DANCE AND DEMENTIA – Video




DANCE AND DEMENTIA
Using movement and dance to increase wellbeing for people affected by dementia ISLAND Community Arts in partnership with Lagan Valley Hospital, Ward 11-Psychiatry of Old Age South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust Anthea McWilliams -professional dance practitioner has brought art to the community visiting residents with dementia at Lagan Valley Hospital over a 6 week period. Anthea has delivered a range of quality arts activities stimulating participants and improving their quality of life. Carers and families got fully involved in the workshops and noticed a vast improvement in their loved ones mental and physical well being. Not only did the patients enjoy the activities but staff at the hospital acquired new skills in arts based activities.

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