Material Citizenship in Care Homes

In this blog Kellyn discusses why everyday objects are crucial for reimagining dementia care (opens new window). She introduces the concept of Material Citizenship and shows some results from its application in care homes in the UK.

Material Citizenship sets out to reimagine what dementia care looks like, by focusing on the objects that maintain routines and rituals at a time of significant change.

We know that personal possessions can make this life changing transition easier but until now have failed to provide care homes with a framework in which to do this safely.