Viewing art brings 'in the moment' pleasure
By: Kenning, Gail.
Series: Australian Journal of Dementia Care 5 (5) October/November 2016: 13-16. 2016Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volume Subject(s): Art Gallery of New South Wales Art and Dementia Program | DEMENTIA
| ART | PARTICIPATION | SOCIAL INTERACTION | EVALUATION | AUSTRALIA | ART AND DEMENTIA PROGRAM | ART ACCESS PROGRAM | MOMASummary: A recent evaluation of the Art and Dementia program at the Art Gallery of New South Wales shows that viewing art brings 'in the moment' pleasure for people with dementia, as well as opportunities for storytelling, reminiscence and conversation with friends, family and carers. Points out that Australia has been at the forefront of providing opportunities for high quality engagement and interaction with artworks.
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A recent evaluation of the Art and Dementia program at the Art Gallery of New South Wales shows that viewing art brings 'in the moment' pleasure for people with dementia, as well as opportunities for storytelling, reminiscence and conversation with friends, family and carers. Points out that Australia has been at the forefront of providing opportunities for high quality engagement and interaction with artworks.
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