Nov 3, 2023 | Artistic Tools, dementia, Research
Intention: Forge connections, sing together, provide a musical impulse. We start with a well-known and simple song upon our arrival. The familiarity of the music immediately invites the audience to join in. The song serves to establish connections...
Nov 3, 2023 | Artistic Tools, dementia, Research
Intention: Activate and awaken the inner child, reduce tension between staff and older people. We collaboratively create a game with the audience. After our arrival and establishing a presence in the space, our initial focus is on the ball itself. We...
Nov 3, 2023 | Artistic Tools, dementia, Research
Intention: Activate all the senses, encourage participation, and foster play. We initiate the experience with a newspaper, using it as a sensory tool to facilitate engagement. Together, we explore the newspaper’s potential, creating sounds and...
Nov 3, 2023 | Artistic Tools, dementia, Research
Intention: Establish connection, rhythmic impulse, involvement. We introduce rhythm as we enter the space, using it to be fully present and establish connections. Rhythm is our tool for crafting the atmosphere. Clowns harness emotions and translate...
Nov 3, 2023 | Artistic Tools, dementia, Research
Intention: Connect, engage, and empower, altering the atmosphere. Our initial impulse is our presence; we allow time for everyone to settle into the space. To initiate a connection, we call out each person’s name with a rhythmic and melodic...
Nov 3, 2023 | Artistic Tools, dementia, Research
Intention: Forge a connection, invoke nostalgia, stimulate the senses. We arrive with a basket and initiate a role-playing game of going to the market. The first step is to establish a connection; employing the basket piques interest and links to the...
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