Creative Mojo Glasgow & Clyde

Honestly had such a laugh sharing this project with my clients
They all raised their painting game with such enthusiasm and joy!

Love a new project!!
And was more than up to the task!!

When you work in a carehome dedicated to the army,navy and people of the royal Air Force...this project had an uplifting effect.
Beautifully done too 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Lovely month of May with these amazing groups.

Awesome group.
Love how they always get "stuck in" straight away 😊👏👏

Why arts and crafts matter so much in care homes:

Across the evidence, a consistent theme emerges: creative engagement is not “just an activity” — it is a wellbeing intervention.
It supports the whole person: mind, body, emotions, and social connection.

🧠 Cognitive benefits

Arts and crafts stimulate the brain, helping maintain or slow decline in cognitive function.

• Creative activities improve memory, attention, and problem‑solving skills, which is especially valuable for residents with dementia or cognitive impairments Care Learning.
• Engagement with visual arts is linked to reduced anxiety, improved cognitive flexibility, and lower dementia risk, according to research from UCL’s MARCH network Crafts Council.

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💛 Emotional and mental‑health benefits

Creative activity is one of the strongest non‑medical tools for improving mood and emotional wellbeing.

• Arts and crafts reduce anxiety, depression, and stress, offering a safe outlet for emotions and a calming focus Care Learning.
• Craft activities have long been used in occupational therapy because they alleviate symptoms of anxiety and support psychological wellbeing Crafts Council.
• Meaningful activities help residents maintain identity and purpose, reducing loneliness and improving overall mood Care Learning.

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🤝 Social benefits

Group creative sessions are one of the most effective ways to build community in a care home.

• Participating in shared art activities encourages social interaction, communication, and relationship‑building, reducing isolation and withdrawal Care Learning.
• Social engagement is a key factor in reducing depression and is used by the CQC as an indicator of high‑quality care guide2care.com.

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🖐️ Physical benefits

Even seated arts and crafts support physical health.

• Activities involving fine motor skills (painting, clay work, collage) improve dexterity and hand‑eye coordination Care Learning.
• Creative tasks encourage gentle movement, which contributes to reduced stress hormones and improved wellbeing Crafts Council.

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🌟 Sense of purpose and identity

This is one of the most important — and often overlooked — benefits.

• Meaningful creative activities give residents a sense of achievement, pride, and personal identity, which is essential for quality of life in residential care Care Learning.
• They help residents feel like active participants, not passive recipients of care.

Another happy time this week!
Some very detailed painting and lots of quiet concentration.
And beautiful results all round.

We made it onto the news!

Creative Mojo have made it onto BBC News!

We’re so proud to share that one of our fantastic Creative Mojo team has been featured on local BBC News!

Our amazing Mojo representative, Foteini , was recently interviewed on BBC Radio Norfolk, highlighting the incredible impact of arts in care homes and the joy it brings to residents every day.

From boosting wellbeing to bringing people together, it’s brilliant to see the power of creativity in care being recognised on such a national platform 💛

👏 Huge congratulations to Foteini – and to all of our Mojo team who make moments like this happen every single day.

👉 Want to see what we’re all about? Take a look here:
https://www.creativemojo.com/blog/creative-mojo-make-it-to-onto-bbc-news/