Adriane Boag, National Gallery of Australia
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The document discusses an Art and Alzheimer's program that aims to promote social inclusion and intellectual stimulation for people living with dementia through art. It notes that dementia is a growing issue in Australia, affecting over 269,000 people. The program has partnered with several art galleries across Australia to provide art programs and raise awareness of dementia in the community. Participants in the program's training workshops felt it was important work and wanted to see it expanded nationally.
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- 1. Plenary: Agents of Social Change Hall A, MECC Chair: Jo Besley Adriane Boag Educator, Youth and Community Programs, National Gallery of Australia Art and Alzheimer's Outreach Program case study
- 2. Art and Alzheimer’s Program
- 4. The Milky Way near the Southern Cross A brain affected by Alzheimer’s (left) compared to a healthy brain (right) www.csiro.au/.../0505_phealth/story4.htm The Milky way near the Southern Cross, 1996
- 5. Unknown maker Anindilyakwa people, Australia Groote Eylandt Canoe 1965 natural earth pigments and natural string on wood
- 9. Herbert MCCLINTOCK Three Faces 1940 Painting, oil on canvas on board
- 10. Hossein Valamanesh Falling 1990, wood, bamboo, sand ,steel, black granite 390 x 55 x 50 cm
- 13. Art Gallery of Ballarat ‘’ this is important work and an important program – I would like to see it happen nationally ‘ ‘ I now understand the need for partnerships with community organisations (in order) to implement and sustain such a program’ ‘ this is an area I have little working knowledge of. Following the training I fell motivated to be actively involved in a pilot program at our Gallery” Quotes from participants in training workshop. The Glasshouse Gallery Port Macquarie
Hinweis der Redaktion
- If there 100 billion stars in the Galaxy then imagine them as cells in your brain. Check this The term ‘dementia’ describes the symptoms of a large group of treatable, but incurable diseases of the brain which cause a progressive decline in a person’s functioning. It is a broad term used to describe loss of memory, loss of intellect, rationality, social skils and normal emotional reactions. Although it is most common in those over 65 years, it is not a normal or inevitable part of ageing. Despite some known risk factors it is not possible to say if dementia is preventable. Diagnosis of each type of dementia is complex and cannot be confirmed until examination after death. Some of the most common types of dementia’s are Alzheimer’s disease Vascular dementia And Fronto Temporal Lobar Degeneration Behavioural changes are bvery common for people living with Dementia. These include aggression, anxiety and agitation. Agitation can in turn be caused by the effect of the disease on the brain or changes in the environment, medications, fatigue, pain and stress or changes to feelings of self worth and dignity.
- Outcomes: Intellectual stimulation through meaningful activity A reduction in the social stigma associated with Dementia. An improved understanding of this health issue within regional and remote communities Improved feeling of self-worth and well being for participants Extension of existing social networks for participants Stimulation of an outing to a cultural institution Development of procedural memory through a program of tours Increased confidence of participants to engage Enjoyment in learning about art. Sharing of memories and stories which result in a reconnection for participants with their personal histories and therefore their identity. Increased engagement and animation of participants during and possibly following the tours An increased professional development and skills base for gallery staff, education staff from Alzheimer’s Australia and health professionals The development of partnerships between arts, medical professionals and other organizations The sharing of expertise between cultural institutions Increased involvement between NGA, Alzheimer’s Australia and regional gallery staff and communities.