creativitycare

Socially Engaged Arts for wellbeing, inclusion and Joy. Founded by @KarrieMarshall 2011 Became Community Interest Company Dec 2012

[creativitycare @creativitycare]

In harmony... yes, win, win is important #AlzChat

[Mary Margaret @AlzJoyThruTears]

#AlzChat When I offer my love certain choices…they are my choices, too! It’s a win, win! We are both pleased❣️❣️

[Rekha Boodoo-Lumbus (Rakhee) @RakheeLb]

@IRememberBetter @KarrieMarshall @nursesKidONE @AlzJoyThruTears @bethyb1886 @UnicornSpark @MyCareMatters @artsaging @THEVDOVault @helenfindlay @wecaredesign #AlzChat Include PLWD in Research & Policy: Too often, decisions are made for them, not with them. Support initiatives that involve lived experience in co-designing services, research, and advocacy. It is time to shift from passive recipient to active contributor.

[creativitycare @creativitycare]

We've done a lot of music-doodles over the years! Moving colourful pens or crayons in time to music. Good fun! #AlzChat @KarrieMarshall @IRememberBetter

[creativitycare @creativitycare]

social networks in dementia care are important for wellbeing and stimulation. Inclusive, creative community activities support many families living with dementia #AlzChat

[creativitycare @creativitycare]

summer activities in dementia care #AlzChat include creative activities, from painting landscapes outside to making paper flowers or felt birds.

[Karrie Marshall @KarrieMarshall]

Some individuals write notes about what they want to share; and more importantly about how they wish to be treated by their family / friends. The diagnosis may come as a shock, or a relief. It's important to be clear about what would help induce a supportive response. #AlzChat

[Karrie Marshall @KarrieMarshall]

@AlzJoyThruTears so true! There is a wisdom and connection that many people miss because they are busy counting the mistakes or lost words or symptoms. 😘 #AlzChat

[creativitycare @creativitycare]

A group poem by ppl living with dementia: 'Poetry In Motion' book.
You would need thermal underwear
Get the log house insulated
Find plenty of logs to burn
Have a kettle on a long chain
Boiling in the old hearth fire
Fetch oil lamps and big white candles
Make it ...cosy #AlzChat

[creativitycare @creativitycare]

Poetry In Motion grew out of Creativity in Care’s 2014 project ‘Old Possums’ working with people of all ages, including ppl living with dementia who wrote fabulous poems of the moment, or a memory, plus group poems. #AlzChat

[creativitycare @creativitycare]

Good to be here at #AlzChat ... joining in as and when possible... we're changing hands here at @CreativityCare after over a decade. Still doing socially engaged arts / community arts. Great topic today: 'Theatre, poetry and storytelling in dementia care' @IRememberBetter

[creativitycare @creativitycare]

#Spirituality quote today #AlzChat (spirituality and personhood in dementia care topic today)

[creativitycare @creativitycare]

Saw a post earlier... about the power of music and hymns to reignite something in a person that may at times seem lost... and that stirs the soul in other people too. #Connection #AlzChat

[creativitycare @creativitycare]

#AlzChat 3pmEST/8pmUK Topic today: supporting spirituality and personhood in dementia care @AlzChat

[Karrie Marshall @KarrieMarshall]

@AlzJoyThruTears @RakheeLb @AdrianzWall @janis_cottee @creativitycare @JulesWdr @bethyb1886 @helenfindlay and ALL contributing, Reading and Sharing posts TY ❤️ Back with @IRememberBetter Mon 3pmEST/8pmUK different #dementiacare topic

[creativitycare @creativitycare]

Many of our socially engaged projects are intergenerational. This one took place in #Cromarty where intergenerational projects are regularly supported. Arts, gardening, cooking, computer courses, and board games are some of the many ways to connect the generations. #AlzChat

[creativitycare @creativitycare]

Nice to be here at #AlzChat Topic Today: Intergenerational activities in dementia care & helping children understand dementia @IRememberBetter @KarrieMarshall Mon 3pmEST/8pmUK

[Rekha Boodoo-Lumbus (Rakhee) @RakheeLb]

@creativitycare @helenfindlay @AlzJoyThruTears @AlzChat @KarrieMarshall @OrangeChuck @JulesWdr @IRememberBetter Hello @creativitycare, thank you ever so much for your kind words, understanding & encouragement! It's been such a pleasure contributing to #AlzChat and engaging with this wonderful community. I'm juggling different projects simultaneously, so I may not always be present for 8pm.

[creativitycare @creativitycare]

@RakheeLb @helenfindlay @AlzJoyThruTears @AlzChat @KarrieMarshall @OrangeChuck @JulesWdr @IRememberBetter Hi @RakheeLb Thanks for all your contributions and support of #AlzChat ... good luck with your other commitments. We look forward to catching up another time @KarrieMarshall @IRememberBetter

[creativitycare @creativitycare]

@RakheeLb @helenfindlay @AlzJoyThruTears @AlzChat @KarrieMarshall @OrangeChuck @JulesWdr and all at #AlzChat. contributing, reading, reposting TY. Back Mon 14th Apr 3pmEST/8pmUK @IRememberBetter different topic

[creativitycare @creativitycare]

@RakheeLb @IRememberBetter @nursesKidONE @AlzJoyThruTears @bethyb1886 @UnicornSpark @MyCareMatters @artsaging @THEVDOVault @helenfindlay @wecaredesign that's beautiful xx #AlzChat