Inspiring care home residents to be creative
Involving people who live in care homes in the creative arts can delight, inspire and even bring health benefits. This resource offers care teams, including activity providers, many practical ideas on how to get started.
Written in association with the National Activity Providers Association (NAPA), this guidance will show you how to encourage participation in the arts, helping all your residents to live the life they choose – with fun, laughter and creativity.
SCIE acknowledges the generosity of The Baring Foundation in funding this development.
-
Dance
Dancing gives care home residents a chance to express and enjoy themselves.
-
Drawing and painting
From pencil drawing to painting, visual arts stimulates the mind and raises spirits.
-
Gardening
Watching things grow and bloom will bring joy to care home residents all year long.
-
Making things
The option to make things taps into the creative drive that resides in everybody.
-
Music and singing
Singing and making music are fun to do individually or in a group.
-
Puppets
Puppets may not be real yet can they can be used to create drama and comedy.
-
Reading and writing
Discussing books, writing poetry and reading will engage care home residents.
-
Sculpture and pottery
Shaping and moulding materials give home residents the chance to be creative.
-
Theatre
Engaging with theatre can contribute to quality of life in residential care.
-
Benefits of using arts
Providing the evidence for how the arts contribute to the quality of life.
-
Digital
This section brings together reports on how digital technology supports creativity.
Please note that the contents of this resource are the sole responsibility of SCIE and do not necessarily reflect the position of The Baring Foundation.
