We are committed to supporting the quality of life of families living with dementias, through our creative digital engagement programmes.
We have developed a resource of stimulating and meaningful activities, using stop frame animation, digital arts and sensory engagement as an empowering communication tool to improve the health and wellbeing of participants.
Our professional artists work to people’s strengths, never underestimating what is possible. Whether working with participants to animate a significant object or create a digital self-portrait, the aim of our approach is to enhance experience in the moment, through humour, sensitivity and immersive play.
All our projects are designed to support participants to maintain links with their skills and lived experiences.
example projects
We believe empowerment and affirmation of self are fundamental to wellbeing.
Frames of Mind are committed to supporting the quality of life of families living with dementias, through creative digital engagement.
We have developed a unique programme of stimulating and meaningful activities, using stop frame animation, digital arts and sensory engagement as an empowering communication tool to improve the health and wellbeing of participants.
Our professional artists work to people’s strengths, never underestimating what is possible. Whether working with participants to animate a significant object or create a digital self-portrait, the
aim of our approach is to enhance experience in the moment, through humour, sensitivity and immersive play.
All our projects are designed to support participants to maintain links with their skills and lived experiences.
Stop Frame Animation is an all-encompassing activity that can be immensely therapeutic, improve mood and focus for people experiencing a dementia. Making creative decisions and making things happen is empowering and promotes feelings of autonomy and control.
The animation process provides a platform for ‘play’ that places the participant firmly in the ‘now ‘. This suspension of disbelief and liberation from the ‘literal’ provides an opportunity for creative expression that can transcend time and language.
Choosing objects which link with skills or interests can trigger narratives and stimulate dialogue.
Participants find the rhythmic action of repeatedly capturing the frames reassuring.
The ability to review the animation at any stage helps alleviate any potential anxiety of ‘losing your place’, boosting confidence.
The animation can be revisited and continued over several sessions.
Completed films provide an invaluable testament for family, friends and care staff.
‘Frames of Mind: Bringing Memories to Life with Stop-Frame Animation’, Practical Handbook of dementia published by P.C.S. (2015)
Frames Of Mind : telling personal stories through animated films. Journal of Dementia Care (Vol 19 No6 2011)
Whether connecting to large screen for group interactions or intimate one to one communications, creative apps provide a truly accessible, flexible and responsive platform for exploration and expression.
Frames of Mind digital art programmes offer a selection of activities: digital books, collage, painting, self portraits, postcards, creative photography.
The responsive nature of touch screen technology has therapeutic haptic qualities, both calming and stimulating.
A multi-faceted research tool with immediate access to music, images and places.
Technology is a leveller and enabler with enormous potential for intergenerational connection.
The digital material is totally transferrable, work produced can be shared, celebrated, screened, projected or printed to personalise communal areas.
The Person Within : Exploring Identity Through Digital Art.
Journal of Dementia Care (Vol 23. No 6. 2015)
Digital Self portraits from The Person Within project with C&C Housing Trust exhibited at The Menier Gallery, London.
Housing 21 Reasearch & Development at The Water Mill in Walsall
A participatory research project in this brand new specialist Dementia Residential Care home. To investigate the impact of stop frame animation on levels of communication between staff and residents settling into their new environment together.
Jewish Care, Princess Alexandra House residential care home, London
A transformative participatory arts project which explored how, involving residents and staff in the decision making about the content, function and aesthetic of a shared living environment might impact their engagement and wellbeing.
Jewish Care, Ella & Ridley residential Care home, London
A film and animation project commissioned to ease the transition of Ella & Ridley to a new site after 42 years. Daringly Able celebrates the stories, skills and creativity of the residents and staff.
Contact us to register interest in our programmes, or to discuss your ideas
