The Dot Collective theatre group turns the memories of dementia sufferers into plays to help them remember their lives and alleviate the effects of the disease
The aim is to try to help him and the other participants recall important moments from their lives, before the memories are lost to the condition forever.
Social prescribing can mean any non-clinical activity that health workers can use to support a patient's wellbeing. "The research shows that involvement is good for sensory stimulation, for reducing anxiety, agitation and apathy, and for providing distraction and comfort. We can actually see a reversal in some of that cognitive decline," she said.
Social prescribing projects are often relatively cheap compared with traditional medical and social care, and while not a replacement, proponents hope they can alleviate some of the pressure on these services.Professor Marion Lynch said the impact of the arts and creativity on the cognitive ability of people with dementia can be remarkable
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