Ellie Spanswick examines how arts projects in hospitals and care homes are helping to ease people’s stress and anxiety, as well as reducing their risk of developing memory problems.
There are a number of charities and organisations providing arts activities for people in hospitals, care homes and those receiving domiciliary care.
A spokesperson for Arts Council England, said: "The Arts Council believes that arts and culture can make a major contribution to key health and wider community issues. The arts are a critical factor in social engagement well-being is not just about the physical but the psychological and social, and active participation and engagement in the arts can lead to improvements in our health.
"The arts work everywhere in our communities; helping the retired, the marginalised, the lonely and the sick."
A recent study revealed that people who participate in arts and craft based activities can experience a reduced risk of developing Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), which can sometimes lead to dementia... Keep reading on carehome.co.uk
There are a number of charities and organisations providing arts activities for people in hospitals, care homes and those receiving domiciliary care.
A spokesperson for Arts Council England, said: "The Arts Council believes that arts and culture can make a major contribution to key health and wider community issues. The arts are a critical factor in social engagement well-being is not just about the physical but the psychological and social, and active participation and engagement in the arts can lead to improvements in our health.
"The arts work everywhere in our communities; helping the retired, the marginalised, the lonely and the sick."
A recent study revealed that people who participate in arts and craft based activities can experience a reduced risk of developing Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), which can sometimes lead to dementia... Keep reading on carehome.co.uk