Magic Me's Artists Residencies in Care Homes programme

Authors:
BEGAULT Marine, HODSON Kate, LANGFORD Susan
Publisher:
Magic Me
Publication year:
2017
Pagination:
57
Place of publication:
London

The final report of the two year programme Artists Residencies in Care Homes, which was set up to show the benefits performance artists can bring to older people and people with dementia in a care home environment. It also aimed to develop new tools and techniques to support artists in this work. The programme was delivered by Magic Me in partnership with Anchor and four leading performing arts companies in the country: Punchdrunk Enrichment, Duckie, Upswing, and performance artist Lois Weaver. The report outlines the story of the programme; the motivations for the work; the planning and preparation to set up the residencies; the roles of each partner; the activity and arts work made during the four residencies; and the challenges and learning raised. It also includes the reactions and comments of residents to the programme. It finds that the programme was successful in contributing to the quality of life for residents and staff at the four participating homes. The programme also resulted in changes in staff perceptions of residents’ abilities and gave staff new ideas and skills for leading activities. Some of the challenges raised by the artists included issues around the environment and asthetics of the rooms; balancing the need to support individuals and keeping the whole group engaged; and providing activities to cater for the wide range of needs and abilities within the group. (Edited publisher abstract)

Subject terms:
care homes, older people, dementia, arts, quality of life, staff, user views, leisure activities, groups;
Content type:
research
Location(s):
England
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