Greengross A4D Global Arts for Brain Health Changemaker – Young Onset – Conversation, 26 Oct 23

Young Onset: Thursday 26 October 8.30-10 am GMT There are 3.9 million people worldwide, 70,000 in the UK, living with young-onset dementia (under the age of 65). Diagnosis takes on average 4.4 years to achieve, rather than two years for older people. The impact on their lives is likely to be greater as they are probably … Read more

Greengross A4D Global Arts 4 Brain Health, Inaugural, 4 Sep 20

Inaugural Conversation: Monday 4 September 2-3.30 pm BST World Alzheimer’s Month 2023 Kay Allen OBE, Director, explains Age Irrelevance’s mission to harness the power of collaboration to mobilise and equip others to become influential age irrelevant change makers. Brian Lawlor discusses the Global Brain Health Institute of Dublin and California’s strategies, policies and interventions to … Read more

Greengross A4D Global Arts for Brain Health Change Maker Conversations, Sept 2023 – June 2025

In association with Age Irrelevance Innovative inclusive arts practice to combat cognitive decline and rebuild resilience in the community In the spirit of the late, indomitable Baroness Sally Greengross, founder patron of Arts 4 Dementia and Change Maker par excellence, our Global Arts for Brain Health Conversations will open our eyes and mind to wide-ranging … Read more

Global Social Prescribing: Arts for Brain Health, Tuesday 6 December 2022

In partnership with the Global Social Prescribing Alliance The uplifting power of cultural and creative activity nurtures our resilience in the community. Social prescribing to creative, cultural and social activity in the natural environment revitalises and empowers to individuals and their loved ones to combat loneliness, pain and fear and to preserve their brain health, … Read more

Disability Arts for Brain Health, Tuesday 4 October 2022

The uplifting power of cultural and creative activity nurtures our resilience in the community. Engaging in re-energising social activity from the onset of a potential dementia empowers individuals and their loved ones to preserve their brain health, combat isolating fears and nurtures sense of identity, of belonging and resilience for years longer. Kamran Malik, CEO … Read more

Global Brain Health Institute: Co-creating arts for brain health, Tuesday 6 September 2022

The uplifting power of enjoyment of creativity nurtures our resilience in the community. To mark World Alzheimer’s Month, GBHI is hosting a webinar on Tuesday Sept. 6 2022 from 10:00-11:30 in collaboration with Arts 4 Dementia ( https://arts4dementia.org.uk) entitled “Co-creating arts for brain health – a global perspective”.  To mark World Alzheimer’s Month, the Global Brain … Read more

Cultural Diversity in Arts for Brain Health, Tuesday 5 July 2022

The uplifting power of enjoyment of creativity in our own or new culture nurtures our resilience in the community. Engaging in re-energising social activity from the onset of a potential dementia empowers individuals and their loved ones to preserve their brain health, combat isolating fears and nurtures sense of identity, of belonging and resilience for … Read more

Creative Writing for Brain Health, Tuesday 7 June 2022

The uplifting power of enjoyment of creative writing, our voices heard, sharing and sparking ideas nurtures our resilience in the community. Engaging in re-energising social activity from the onset of a potential dementia empowers individuals and their loved ones to preserve their brain health, combat isolating fears and nurtures sense of identity, of belonging and … Read more

Heritage and Nature for Brain Health, Tuesday 10 May

The uplifting power of enjoyment of activities in nature, discovering our heritage together nurtures our resilience in the community. Engaging in re-energising social activity from the onset of a potential dementia empowers individuals and their loved ones to preserve their brain health, combat isolating fears and nurtures sense of identity, of belonging and resilience for … Read more

Visual Arts for Brain Health 5 April 2022

Exploring how visual arts programmes can empower people from the onset of dementia symptoms Professor Martin Orrell, Director of the Institute of Mental Health at the University of Nottingham, chairs a debate between leaders in social prescribing, culture health and wellbeing, with a particular focus on referral to visual arts programmes. The Pleasure Principle – … Read more