Arts-based therapy

The Re-imagining Dementia through the Arts Artwork is now viewable on our website.

In this arts and community-based research project we brought persons with dementia, family members, visual and performance artists, and researchers together in a one-day workshop to explore the implications of the tragedy discourse for persons and families experiencing dementia and work with them to begin to create an alternative discourse.

Working collaboratively, eight visual and poetic expressions were created that reflect what persons with dementia want the world to know about them: despite loss and sadness they are supported by loving networks, embracing life, remaining active and engaged, breaking the silence, and transforming with new possibilities. 

Inspired by the Music and Memory project, researchers at the PiDC Alliance were pleased to donate more than 20 iPods and other Mp3 players to staff at the Bloomington Cove Long Term Care facility on behalf of the Partnering Together for Change Culture Change Coalition.