In partnership with
Cornwall
's Older People's Partnership Board, we are delivering a project which aims to contribute to the improving the health, well-being and independence of older people through a range of creative activities. This 3 year project is part of the Local Area Agreement target of improving the quality of life and independence of older people. It is funded by Arts Council England and Cornwall Older People’s Partnership Board.
The project involves:
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Developing a countywide approach to music and movement activities for older people in a variety of settings
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Piloting a range of creative interventions in various settings and evaluating their impact
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Developing 3 intergenerational projects
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Establishing an Older People's Creative Network for professionals to explore ideas, develop further projects and ensure that learning and best practice are shared
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Training for care staff in creative skills
Overall Aims
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To increase confidence, mental well-being and self esteem
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To reduce depression and facilitate the expression of feelings despite failing senses
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To value the skills and expertise of older people
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To promote physical health through increased mobility, improved circulation, improved continence and reduced constipation and lowering of the impact of diseases such as respiratory disease
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To address social exclusion
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To positively impact on the life of people with memory loss and dementia
For more information about this project, please select a category on the left.