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ArticleDementia (London, England)2021

Carers Create: Carer perspectives of a creative programme for people with dementia and their carers on the relationship within the (carer and cared-for) dyad.

Ann Skingley, Diane Billam, David Clarke, Rona Hodges, Isabella Jobson, Roger Jobson, Jacky Moore, Trish Vella-Burrows, Pamela Vickers, Jo Walker and 1 more

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Article in Dementia (London, England), 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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11 authors.

Ann SkingleyCanterbury Christ Church University, Kent, UK; Canterbury and District University of the Third Age (U3A), Kent, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3873-6553
Diane BillamCanterbury and District University of the Third Age (U3A), Kent, UK.
David ClarkeCanterbury and District University of the Third Age (U3A), Kent, UK.
Rona HodgesCanterbury and District University of the Third Age (U3A), Kent, UK.
Isabella JobsonCanterbury and District University of the Third Age (U3A), Kent, UK.
Roger JobsonCanterbury and District University of the Third Age (U3A), Kent, UK.
Jacky MooreCanterbury and District University of the Third Age (U3A), Kent, UK.
Trish Vella-BurrowsCanterbury and District University of the Third Age (U3A), Kent, UK.
Pamela VickersCanterbury and District University of the Third Age (U3A), Kent, UK.
Jo WalkerCanterbury and District University of the Third Age (U3A), Kent, UK.
Helen WestCanterbury and District University of the Third Age (U3A), Kent, UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionRelationships between people with dementia and their carers can prove challenging over the trajectory of the disease. Interventions with a potential to address this include arts and music-based activities. This research project aimed to evaluate a community engagement programme (Carers Create) where both people with dementia and their carers participate together in singing and other activities. A specific focus was on the impact of the sessions on the dyadic relationship.

methodsA grounded theory approach involved conducting three focus group interviews with carers of people with dementia (

resultsFour overarching themes were identified from the discourse: remembering the positive qualities of the cared-for, the physical and emotional demands of caring, Carers Create as a shared, beneficial activity and the enduring value of Carers Create.

conclusionCarers found the sessions to positively influence the relationship with the person they cared for through offering some relief from the day-to-day pressures of caring and, in some cases, restoring elements of a previously strong relationship. Crucial to the experience was the fact that the sessions included both carer and cared-for, offering activities to do together, and that they took place within a group, thereby offering a degree of mutual support. In addition, some carers were able to build on learning which had taken place and use certain techniques, such as singing, to help manage care, thus extending the improved relationship.

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CaregiversDementiaInterpersonal RelationsAgedAged, 80 and overCommunicationFemaleHumansMaleMental RecallMiddle Agedcarerscreativedementiamusicrelationshipssinging

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PMCPMC8132004

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