Can Creative and Cultural Engagement Transform our Brain?

Описание: Join us for a conversation about the impact of creative experiences on those living with long-term health conditions.

Hear from a range of practitioners and researchers, recognised nationally and internationally, as we explore:

the evidence that supports the measurable impact of creative engagement in the body, brain, and behaviours

how engaging in culture and creativity can improve and support the lives of people with neurological and other long term health conditions

what the future could look like in this area of practice.

Our panel includes:

David Leventhal - founder of the global Dance for Parkinson’s model, Mark Morris Dance Company, and leads classes for people living with Parkinson’s disease around the world and has trained more than 2,500 artists in 28 countries in the Dance for PD® method

Prof. Jonathan O’Riordan - Professor Jonathan O’Riordan is a consultant neurologist at NHS Tayside and has been involved with Scottish Ballet’s health initiatives. He has referred patients to Scottish Ballet’s SB Health classes, which are designed to support people living with neurological conditions, long COVID, and other health issues through dance

Willy Gilder - Visual Artist and Lived Experience Researcher, Edinburgh Centre for Research on the Experience of Dementia

Hosted by Lisa Sinclair, Senior Dance Health Manager and lead on Scottish Ballet Health Programmes including three programmes for people living with neurological conditions: multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s and dementia.

Places are limited so please book now.

We would ask that you cancel your ticket if you are not able to attend as there will be a waiting list for this event.

This is part of a weeklong programme of online conversations for Healing Arts Scotland in association with by Arts Culture Health & Wellbeing Scotland. For more details of the week long programme go to www.healingartsscotland.org and find out more about the Scottish Network at www.achws.org.