Being creative is considered a desirable trait, yet most empirical studies emphasize how to
increase creativity rather than explore its possible benefits. A natural connection is how …

In the last decade, interest has increased in the role of the participative arts for people who
are living with a dementia. The flourishing of this area can be partly understood because of …

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in an abrupt change in routines and livelihoods all around
the world. This public health crisis amplified a number of systemic inequalities that led to …

Background Receptive cultural engagement (eg, attending theaters and museums) can
reduce depression in older adults. However, whether specific participatory leisure activities …

Abstract Background and Objectives Dance is increasingly being implemented in residential
long-term care to improve health and function. However, little research has explored the …

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 …

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 …

This article draws upon six social research studies completed by members of the Dementia
and Ageing Research Team at The University of Manchester and their associated networks …

The health humanities is a rapidly rising field, advancing an inclusive, democratizing,
activist, applied, critical, and culturally diverse approach to delivering health and well-being …

Increasing attention has been paid to the 'voice'of people living with mild cognitive
impairment (MCI) or dementia, but there is a lack of clarity about how everyday life is …