Living Words is
an artistic program, based in the UK, creating art and poetry from the words of
Dementia patients. It aims to empower creative communication between
people living with Dementia and those who are not, as well as work with family
caregivers and staff at Personal Care Homes to improve patient wellbeing.
The Dementia Treatment
Program connects a Dementia Patient with a volunteer, who actively listens
to the patient and writes down every word spoken. The volunteer then
turns these words into poetry and stories that can be printed and given back to
the patient and their families. The booklet can also be used by Long-Term
Care staff to create a greater personal bond with the patient.
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