Dementia-arts partnership launches creative tool to support care sector

AN ARTS activities guide, designed specially for people living with dementia, has launched as part of a collaboration between dementia specialist Belong and Bluecoat, Liverpool’s contemporary arts centre, offering an inspiring collection of pursuits to enhance the wellbeing of those who work with it.

‘Little Golden Moments’ brings together an array of one-to-one and group exercises in music and sound, storytelling, movement and dance, and working with clay.

All have been devised by some of the country’s most acclaimed creatives commissioned by Bluecoat, and piloted by Belong for the ongoing research partnership between the organisations.

Caroline Baker, head of dementia and care quality at Belong, said: “When your loved ones or those in your care live with dementia, it can be difficult to keep them engaged with worthwhile activity.

“We’re pleased that the Bluecoat’s work with our customers to-date means we can offer this resource to carers everywhere. I’m sure many will recognise the small, special moments they have with those they care for and this will help to bring about more positive experiences.”

For the past four years, the relationship, entitled Where the Arts Belong, has explored the use of