DementiaRoadmap
Promoting living well with dementia across Scotland
Arts and dementia
The arts provide a non-pharmaceutical approach that helps alleviate anxiety and confusion and provide some respite for people with dementia and their caregivers. Being engaged in the arts is a positive way of maintaining or improving one’s quality of life, especially those who live with dementia.
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- Music and DementiaFind out more about the positive effect of music for people living with dementia.
- What would life be – without a song or dance, what are we?This report by the Commission on Dementia and Music outlines the value and benefits of music for people with dementia and looks at the important next steps which can be taken to ensure that everyone with dementia is able to access music.
Services
- Dementia Friendly National Galleries of ScotlandThe National Galleries of Scotland programme a range of inspiring tours, workshops and resources designed with and for people living with dementia.Scotland, UK0131 624 6410education@nationalgalleries.orghttps://www.nationalgalleries.org/learn/dementia-friendly
- Dementia Together OnlineThe Dementia Together Online website was designed by occupational therapists to share resources and activities online for people with dementia, their family members and supporters. https://www.cpcs.online/
- Heart for ArtCrossReach runs creative arts groups for people with dementia all across Scotland. These sessions are called Heart for Art. Charis House, 47 Milton Road East, Edinburgh, EH15 2SR 0131 657 2000info@crossreach.org.ukhttps://www.crossreach.org.uk/find-service/care-for-older-people/getting-creative-with-dementia
- Luminate – Online Creative Resources for CarersLuminate works across Scotland to ensure that older people’s creativity can flourish regardless of their circumstances, experiences, interests, and ambitions. We are the leadership organisation for creative ageing in Scotland.Luminate, First Floor, Causewayside House, 160 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1PR0131 668 8066info@luminatescotland.orghttps://luminatescotland.org/
- Moments of FreedomMoments of Freedom - Welcoming group for New Scots women in Clydebank.West Dunbartonshire, UKhttps://www.momentsoffreedom.org/
- Phoenix CentreThe Pheonix Centre is a Community centre in Dumbarton. All welcome!Quarry Knowe, Dumbarton G82 5AF, UK01389 600245
- Glasgow Life ConcertsGlasgow Life Concerts - Free, dementia-friendly concerts in Glasgow’s concert halls. Visit their website for more informationGlasgow Life, Commonwealth House, 38 Albion Street, Glasgow G1 1LH 0141 287 43500414 353 8000https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/arts-music-and-culture/dementia-friendly-concerts
- SDS HandbookWe link national policy and local experience to improve the implementation of Self-directed Support0131 475 2623https://handbook.scot/
- Personal Assistants Network ScotlandPANS is a unique kind of community. One created by PAs, for PAs, and a place to share your experiences, access valuable resources, and find job opportunities.01563 594 217https://panetworkscotland.org.uk/
- Dementia Friendly ConcertThe Scottish Chamber Orchestra is delighted to present regular performances, designed especially for people living with dementia, their friends and carers.0131 557 6800https://www.sco.org.uk/events/reconnect-tea-dance-concerts
- Alzheimer ScotlandAlzheimer Scotland online resources for carers.6-8 Miller Street, Clydebank, Scotland, G81 1UQ0808 808 3000westdunbartonshireservices@alzscot.orghttps://www.alzscot.org/living-with-dementia/caring-for-someone-with-dementia/resources-for-carers
- ALISS – A Local Information System for ScotlandALISS is an on-line local information system for Scotland. The website can connect you with groups, services and activities to support health and wellbeing across Scotland. Just type in your postcode to see what's on near you.https://www.aliss.org/
- Alzheimer Scotland – Dementia Safeguarding SchemeAlzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aim is to make sure nobody faces dementia alone.0808 808 3000https://www.alzscot.org/
- Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Link Worker – West DunbartonshireIf you have been recently assessed as having dementia, you are entitled to one year post diagnostic support from a Dementia Link WorkerDementia Resource Centre, Clydebank, UK07876 208898
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