The Art of Being Seen: Visual Expression in Dementia Care
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https://doi.org/10.15273/hpj.v6i1.12710Mots-clés :
Dementia care, person-centred care, visual art, art therapy, emotional expressionRésumé
This artwork offers a person-centred visual exploration of dementia care, emphasizing the importance of identity and emotional continuity despite cognitive decline. The image of a young girl with flowers covering her visual senses and head symbolizes the enduring self, while the floral imagery reflects a memory that is fragmented, evolving, and deeply personal, rather than entirely lost. By incorporating bold colours and themes, the piece reframes the aspect of living with dementia through a lens of empathy and humanity. This artwork contributes to the discourse on health and dementia by promoting relational approaches to care and emphasizing the significance of recognizing individuality, meaning, and personhood in those living with dementia.
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Amin, J., & McCausland, B. (2024). Dementia. Medicine (Abingdon. 1995, UK Ed.), 52(8), 518–521. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mpmed.2024.05.013
Law, M., Karulkar, N., & Broadbent, E. (2021). Evidence for the effects of viewing visual artworks on stress outcomes: a scoping review. BMJ Open, 11(6), e043549–e043549. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-043549
Wyatt, M., & Boddington, P. (2025). Painting as a form of Material Thinking: Promoting agency and expression for people living with dementia. Journal of Aging Studies, 73, Article 101328. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaging.2025.101328
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