The document describes a dementia day care centre in County Roscommon, Ireland that opened in 2012. It provides day care 3 days a week for 10 clients per day, offering activities like reminiscence therapy, music, exercises, arts and crafts, and meals. The centre aims to provide stimulating and safe care for people with dementia while also giving their caregivers a break. The document then goes on to describe an art facilitation project done at the centre where clients made snow globes, photo frames, and painted memories. It discusses lessons learned around considering clients' interests and attention spans when planning such activities.

2. *Dementia Day Care Centre in Co. Roscommon
*Opened in 2012 - Prior to which there was none
*Opening of which meant there was now an ASI office
in every county in the Republic of Ireland.
*Non-profit organisation co-funded by HSE West,
Roscommon Older People Services and The Alzheimer
Society of Ireland

3. • 3 Day/Week
• 10 clients/Day
• The West has the highest number of people with
dementia (11,429) and County Roscommon has the
highest share of people with dementia in the population

4. *Service provided are based on the needs of the clients:
- A range of socially based activities and health promoting
pursuits that are imaginative, participative and responsive.
- “One Stop Shop” with input from a range of primary care
professionals and agencies to allow people access information
on services and advice.
- And activities including, reminiscence therapy, music
sessions, gentle exercises, arts and crafts and personal care.
- A hot lunch
- Transport (if required)

5. The service aims to:
“Provide dementia specific, person centred care to meet
the needs of the person with dementia in a warm,
welcoming and safe environment while providing
support and stimulation”
“Provide a friendly environment outside the home
where people with dementia feel comfortable. At the
same time it gives their primary carer a well-deserved
break from caring and in turn assists in helping them to
continue caring at home.”
*

6. • Photo Frames
• Hand Warmer
• Snow Globes
• Strip Art
• Paint a memory

7. *No Experience:
*Manager consultation & Spoke with staff – during
which I gain photograph consent. Prior to day of
facilitation. Carried out observations same day.
*Students who carried out placement with the elderly
*Pinterest
*Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregiver Center
(www.alz.org)

8. *
*Simple
*Inclusive group session
*Adaptable
*Not overly nostalgic or reminiscent
*Preparation for Christmas
*Vary their day
*Gain experience – Self development – Network
creation

9. Paints – Oil & Water
Cases
Q-Tips
Wipes
Paper
Outlines
Newspaper for tables
Aprons – provided by service

10. *One hour – Introduction, Preparation, Facilitation and
Clean-Up.
*½ hour attention span!
*“Free Time” – Unstructured activity time.
- Introduction
*Set up work space
*7 clients – two of which opted out.
*Hand-over-hand
*Simply observe! 

11. My
template.
Blank templates – 8 of each.

12. Above Right – With help of a staff
member (Who enjoyed it a little to
much!)
Left – Innovative – His interests. But
illustrated the ½ hour attention span.

13. Finished Product!

14. *Things may not go as planned!
*The importance of art facilitation – Group integration,
structure, self-expression, choice, creativity
empowerment.
*Upon asking the manager to view my photos I realised
the importance of data protection and confidentiality
*Have a sense of humour 

15. *Time
*Attention span
*Interests
*Art facilitation not practiced in
centre

16. *After the session I spoke with the manager receiving
feedback.
*Very happy and optimistic.
*Gained a sense of achievement in observing the clients
reactions and enjoyment.
*I personally feel my facilitation went extremely well. I met
all of my objectives and enjoyed the experience at the
same time.
*I feel this is an area I would work with in the future but
would definitely promote art facilitation in any elderly care
setting in future based on this experience.

17. *Morning Session – Prepare before their arrival
- More alert
*One to one sessions – Meeting their interests
- Work to attention span

18. Thank you for
listening!
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