[9] Oral presentation

[9-13] ARTRIP practice and research: A dialogue-based art program for those living with dementia and their caregivers in Japan

*Yoko Hayashi^1,2,3,4 (1. arts alive(Japan), 2. Shobi University(Japan), 3. ICOM Japan Committee(Japan), 4. Hitotsubashi University(Japan))

Presentation language：English

Due to the difficulties of developing a cure for dementia, attention is turning to non-medical interventions such as physical exercise, healthy diet, and the arts. Arts Alive, a non-profit arts organization in Japan, has developed and disseminated a dialogue-based art program for those living with dementia and their caregivers since 2011, while training art conductors who facilitate group discussions at art galleries and care homes. ARTRIPs have been conducted at over 27 art museums and dozens of care facilities and hospitals in Japan.

The effects of ARTRIP on prevention and easing of the symptoms of dementia have been shown through a study on 70 seniors with MCI and symptoms of depression. Artrip has also been shown to improve the well-being and psychological conditions of participants. There have been thousands of studies worldwide investigating the clinical effects of participatory arts programs in the past 10 years.

This presentation covers the principles of ARTRIP and presents some case studies as well as the results of A-Health Japan, a collaboration with McGill University, the Centre of Excellence on Longevity, and Tokyo Fuji Art Museum, which examined the effects of ARTRIP followed by an art-making workshop on senior residents.