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Artful Moments: A framework for successful engagement in an arts-based programme for persons in the middle to late stages of dementia

Abstract

Art galleries are becoming more inclusive in their activities for those with specific needs. The interdisciplinary team on an inpatient behavioural health unit collaborated with artist-educators at the Art Gallery of Hamilton (Ontario, Canada) to create an arts-based programme. ‘Artful Moments’ involved using a combination of art appreciation and hands-on art making activities and took place on the unit at the hospital and at the art gallery. A …

Authors

Humphrey J; Montemuro M; Coker E; Kilgour-Walsh L; Moros K; Murray C; Stanners S

Journal

Dementia, Vol. 18, No. 6, pp. 2340–2360

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Publication Date

August 2019

DOI

10.1177/1471301217744025

ISSN

1471-3012