Art, authenticity and citizenship for people living with dementia in a care home

• DOI: 10.1017/s0144686x21000271
• Publication Date: 2021-03-22T07:36:20Z
• Authors: Julian C. Hughes; Jordan Baseman; Catherine Hearne; Mabel Leng Sim Lie; Dominic Smith; Simon Woods
• Keywords: Participant Observation

Abstract This paper reports on a study which examined the notions of authenticity and citizenship for people living with cognitive impairment or dementia in care home North-East England. We demonstrated that both were present encouraged by engagement an artist, where this involved audio visual recordings creation film. The artist's interactions observed non-participant observer using ethnographic techniques, including interviews residents, their families staff home. data analysed grounded theory constant comparative method qualitative analysis. Our findings suggest participatory art might help to maintain encourage Certainly, are worth pursuing context generally, but especially homes.