Training in creative health practice
Interested in workforce development for creative arts, health and wellbeing practice?
Interested in workforce development for creative arts, health and wellbeing practice?
Research published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia – The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, has suggested that a common herpes virus that can cause a chronic gut infection is linked to changes in the immune system seen in Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers in the US found that the virus, which is found in most people but usually…
New play ‘A Tupperware of Ashes’ has come to the National Theatre, London, with the central character, Queenie, being diagnosed with dementia at 68 years old. The promotion for the plays says: “An ambitious Michelin-Star chef, Queenie is used to having the last word. But when her children notice gaps in her memory and her…
A set of resources entitled ‘Take Note’ has been launched by researchers from the University of Roehampton. The ‘Take Note’ website and flashcards feature 100 music-based ideas to use with people who have dementia. The resources have been in development for four years and influenced by over 50 research studies about the relationship between music…
Chris Suich, whose husband Bob has dementia, has created a kit to help carers and families affected by dementia. The kit, Bob’s Brainwaves, includes ideas to support a person with dementia to live at home for longer, as well as important documents and forms. The local signposting that’s included is focused on Louth, Lincolnshire, alongside…
Thrive, the gardening for health charity, have launched a Winter Wellbeing Calendar. The four-week calendar features a mix of practical, passive, active and creative activities. Some can be done indoors, others outdoors, most need little to no equipment, and you can take part if you have a huge garden or no garden at all. The…
Applications are now open for the Care Innovation Challenge 2025. Hosted by the National Care Forum (NCF), and supported by Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) and partners, the Care Innovation Challenge unites entrepreneurs and innovators, university students and care sector colleagues to create solutions to key challenges facing the care sector. Entries are welcome from teams and individuals with…