Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the concept of co-creativity in relation to
artistic practice with people with a dementia. The aim of the discussion is to outline how co …

At the heart of this paper is an exploration of artistic co-creativity involving people with
dementia and their partners. Co-creativity promotes a relational approach to creativity which …

In recent years there has been a growing interest in person-centred,'living well'approaches
to dementia, often taking the form of important efforts to engage people with dementia in a …

Creativity research has a substantial history in psychology and related disciplines; one
component of this research tradition has specifically examined artistic creativity. Creativity …

This paper seeks to understand the engagement of people with dementia in creative and
arts-based activities by applying a relational model of citizenship and incorporating concepts …

Stimulating active, social interactions for people with dementia is an important and timely
challenge that merits continuing attention in design research. The idea of using participatory …

Providing people with dementia with opportunities to engage in creative activity can play a
crucial role in maintaining and enhancing communication, and in reinforcing personhood …

The physical care of people with dementia is of vital importance, but so too is their
emotional, social, mental and spiritual wellbeing. The creative arts are gaining increasing …

Background and aims: The past decade has seen important advances in research on
creativity, which have provided a more inclusive view of the everyday and ordinary creativity …

During the last two decades we have witnessed extensive change in the perception of
dementia care. This change has been rooted in the ideas of Kitwood (2007), which were …