Dementia (London, England)
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Dementia (London)
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Interest in the potential benefits of poetry writing in dementia care has been increasing. Various practical projects, as well as research articles, have highlighted how poetry can acknowledge the words of persons with dementia, and increase well-being. ⋯ Through a close reading of selected poems from the poetry writing project, the authors show how poetry writing can give an increased understanding of the resources in the everyday language of persons living with dementia. Poetry can open up alternative forms of expression and agency, and thereby support the narrative citizenship of persons with dementia.