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Zest

Project title

Zest

Description of initiative

The Zest programme offers a range of creative activities and inspiring resources for people living with dementia and their families and their loved ones. All projects are shaped to suit individual needs, ensuring safety and accessibility. The programme is provided by Bright Shadow and has the mission to enable people living with dementia, and those affected by it, to live well and to thrive. Established in 2009, Bright Shadow are experts in creative activities that are fun, meaningful, accessible and challenging and they promote wellbeing for people living with dementia.

Further information on the initiative

Themes: Culture and...

Individual well-being
Community well-being
Quality of social relations
Quality of services for specific groups

Keywords

dementia, memory problems, art, well-being, families

Target group

Adults | Older people

Cultural field

Literature | Music | Other

Timeframe

2009 - present

Results, benefits, impact and lessons learnt

Activities that reduce stigma and restore dignity by being interest-based and appropriately challenging
A relationship-centered care for person with dementia and for their caregivers. Their primary way of doing this is through equipping people with skills, confidence and resources to deliver care that promotes the well-being of everyone in the caring relationship

Organizer(s)

Bright Shadow
United Kingdom
Private / Business | Health