Reminiscence Photography
Photographs hold powerful stories. A faded wedding portrait, family holiday snapshot or old school photograph can spark memories, emotions and conversation. Within care homes, reminiscence photography offers an accessible way to support storytelling, identity and emotional wellbeing. Images can communicate in ways words sometimes cannot. They might inspire stories about childhood, friendships, careers, celebrations, travel […]
The Role of Storytelling in Person-Centred Care
Every individual carries a lifetime of stories, relationships and experiences that shape who they are. Life story work helps ensure these experiences remain recognised, valued and understood, supporting care that sees the person beyond diagnoses, routines or support needs. Life story books might include photographs, favourite music, important milestones, hobbies, cultural traditions and family memories. […]
Creative Dementia: Sharing Good Practice Conference and the Launch of our Baseline Survey
On 9th July we took an exciting step forward in our Creativity and Arts Programme, A three-year initiative that aims to build the national infrastructure needed to make creativity an everyday part of care. We attended the Creative Dementia: Sharing Good Practice Conference in Bristol, where artists, arts organisations, Activity Providers, researchers and care professionals […]