It was exciting this week to hear Baroness Greengross, co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia, propose our amendment 290 to the Health & Care Bill at the Committee Stage in the House of Lords on Wednesday 9 February, advancing social prescription to weekly arts, to empower people from the onset of dementia symptoms, … Read more
International A.R.T.S. for Brain Health, ‘From Despair to Desire’, Tues 8 March 2022, 10 am – 12 pm In association with the International Longevity Centre and the Optimal Ageing Programme at The University of Oxford For International Social Prescribing Week, Baroness Greengross, CEO of the International Longevity Centre and Co-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group … Read more
The uplifting power of engaging with arts activity, participating, using virtual reality to enjoy superb performances or explore museums and heritage venues nurtures a sense of awe, resilience and wellbeing. Weekly access to the arts has a vital impact on people’s brain health and wellbeing. In care homes, access to the arts through digital media, … Read more
Acting in a way different from usual requires the brain to respond to a novel set of stimuli, causing new neutrons to develop and adapt, giving drama protective qualities against cognitive decline. Creating and enacting scenarios with a drama group, in allowing individuals to improvise and develop significant or amusing experiences together, can act as … Read more
The uplifting power of making music, singing, learning, playing an instrument, dancing, performing together nurtures our resilience in the community. Whatever the genre – classical, rock, pop, community choir, orchestra or band – music has a vital role to play to help preserve brain health. With Sir Muir Gray as co-host and the BBC broadcaster … Read more