Exploring the relationship between geriatric patients and their carers through portraiture: giving, receiving, observing & witnessing care (GROWing Care)

Authors

Mark A. Gilbert, University of Nebraska at OmahaFollow
Regina Idoate, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Kenneth Rockwood

Author ORCID Identifier

Gilbert https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5713-0664

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-6-2019

Publication Title

European Geriatric Medicine

Volume

11

First Page

185

Last Page

187

Abstract

The process of creating a portrait relies on a series of intimate interactions. Portraits, even those that depict a single individual, are a visual testament to a relationship. Portrait sitters are required to engage with artists in the creation of their personal visual narrative. As viewers of a portrait, we are invited to actively participate in other’s stories, to observe, to question, even stare. This process is integral to the portraits evolving meaning. Giving, receiving, observing & witnessing care (GROWing Care), the case study presented in this manuscript, draws on these multiple exchanges to explore the experience of dementia and portraiture among older adults and their partners in care as they work with artist/researcher Mark Gilbert, and geriatrician, Kenneth Rockwood.

Comments

This version of the article has been accepted for publication, after peer review (when applicable) and is subject to Springer Nature’s AM terms of use, but is not the Version of Record and does not reflect post-acceptance improvements, or any corrections. The Version of Record is available online at: https://doi.org/10.1007/s41999-019-00254-5

Publisher holds a Bespoken License

Recommended Citation

Gilber, M., Idoate, R.E., & Rockwood, K. (2019, November 6). Exploring the relationship between geriatric patients and their carers through portraiture: Giving, recieving, observing, & wintessing care (GROWing Care). European Geriatric Medicine, 11, 185-187. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41999-019-00254-5