Persons with dementia (PWD) still retain an ability to express emotions, to appreciate arts and to take part in creative activities. In this study we investigated the effects of artistic-expressive therapies on the quality of the relationship between PWD and their family caregivers (FC). Our results showed that agitation behaviour is rare during artistic-expression activities, while positive emotions and active participation are very frequent in both PWD and FC. These results suggest a way to improve relationship between the caregiver and the person assisted.
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