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UNFORGETTABLEGUIDED TOURS FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA AND THEIR CAREGIVERS
Anouk HeesbeenStedelijk Museum Amsterdam
COMMUNICATING WITH PEOPLE ABOUT ART
THE UNFORGETTABLE PROGRAMME
Main goal: to provide an inspiring, social, and meaningful activity that people with dementia
and their caregivers can enjoy together.
WHAT IS DEMENTIA?
A general term for a decline in mental and cognitive ability, severe enough to interfere with daily life.
Common problems:
• Memory• Reasoning• Concentrating• Decision making• Problem solving• Orientation• Visuospatial skills• Language skills
ALSO IN ITALY…L’ARTE TRA LE MANI
THE UNFORGETTABLE PROGRAMME
Collaboration since 2013 between Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and Van Abbemuseum in Eindhoven
Currently expanding the programme in 10 museums nationwide
Publication and website
Research by VUmc
NATIONWIDE EXPANSION
ExpansionCentraal Museum; CODA; Drents Museum; Limburgs Museum i.s.m. Museum van Bommel van Dam; Mauritshuis; Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen; Museum Dr8888; Natura Docet Wonderryck Twente; Singer; Zeeuws Museum
The main funder of the implementation project and the research is the Gieskes Strijbis Fund.The implementation of the Alzheimer program in the Stedelijk Museum and in the Van Abbemuseum is financially
supported by the RCOAK Foundation and the Sluyterman van Loo Fund.
FUNDING
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Activity for individuals with dementia and their caregivers
Focus on what all participants are still capable of
Emphasis on having fun
Social aspect: friendships
WHAT DID WE FIND APPEALING?
Set time and day every month / Groups on request
Maximum of 14 participants per group
Tour guide and volunteer
Based on a theme
4 or 5 objects in 90 minutes
Nametags
Portable chairs to sit on
Memento to take home
THE UNFORGETTABLE PROGRAMME
ObserveWhat is the first word that comes to mind when you look at this painting?
DescribeWhat do you see?
InterpretHow does this person feel?How would you describe the mood of this painting?If this painting is the end of a story, what could the story have been?What is this woman’s name, and what does she do in daily life?
ConnectIf you would make a self-portrait, where would you be and what would you look like?
Summarize
DO’S AND DON’TSStructure
Avoid distractions, objects in crowded places and objects that are very small
Ask open ended questions to all participants
Include non-verbal reactions
Use music, scent or touch for a wider interpretation
Be aware of your pace, tone, volume and articulation
You want participants to interact, so side-conversations are allowed
Use humor to lighten the mood
There are no wrong anwers!
BothElevated moodIncrease in social supportElevated self esteem
CaregiverFewer emotional problems
Museum visit served as inspiration to start engaging in other activities together
37 PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA AND 37 CAREGIVERSMEET ME @MOMA RESEARCH
ASPECTS OF THE PROGRAMME THAT CONTRIBUTE TO ITS IMPACT AND SUCCESS
The educator and volunteer
Intellectual stimulation
Sharing experiences
Social interaction
Safe, accepting environment
‘A comment that Wim made that I felt I had to share with you: in response to my quetion about how he experienced the Unforgettable tour, Wim answered: “FANTATIC, I was finally allowed to say something meaningful that people listened to.” Wim felt that he had been heard, seen, and that he was taken seriously, which made him go home feeling great. That comment gave me goosebumps.’
