soundup arts community interest company
Bolton
Engagement in the creative arts supports and improves the quality of life for
people living with dementia and those who support them. The arts can help foster
a sense of self and identity and create space for expression, reminiscence and
learning. Creativity can help foster connections in new and varied ways, making
it a powerful tool in dementia care, and in creating and sustaining
relationships. Symptoms of dementia often result in progressive changes to
cognition, memory or ability for individuals. These symptoms may mean a change
of communication needs for both those living with dementia and those who support
them. There is a lack of accessible creative resources available to people
living with dementia and we want to change this. We aim to provide access to
effective creative arts activities that build connection, identity, confidence,
and joy. We have experienced the magical moments that occur when people are
enabled to express themselves creatively, and we want to empower you to make
magical moments of your own.
