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Loved listening to Tom Power's talk with Guillaume Côté on CBC Radio and the reference to 'gateway' ballets! We find in our work that once people have tried one art form, this does often lead them to try out many other types of creation/self-expression! #ArtsForAll

Delighted to be showcasing our Intergenerational Music Therapy Jamboree at today’s #CABHISummit
Grateful to have support for this work from Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging and Sheridan Centre for Elder Research, and to have received generous funding from CABHI #DefyDementia #ArtsForAll

Excited to share this video showcasing our Intergenerational Music Therapy Jamboree, developed at Schlegel Villages with support from Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging and Sheridan Centre for Elder Research. #ArtsForAll #MakingMusicTogether #CreativeAgeing
youtube.com/watch?v=0hDNkX…

Absolutely delighted to be a guest on the
#CommunityofInnovation podcast! Listen in as we celebrate #IWD2024 and share how female innovators are helping older adults live their best lives.
#MusicTherapy
#Intergenerational
Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging CABHI Dr Allison Sekuler 🧠 👁🥁
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We're still recruiting for Canadians over 18 who are providing support or care for a parent with dementia! See below or click here on the link to access the survey: survey.upei.ca/index.php/4248…
#caregiving #Alzheimers #dementia

We're very excited to present an exciting #webinar exploring #CreativeAgeing insights from Australia and the UK on Tuesday 12th March (9-10am GMT)

FREE to join, but booking is essential 🇬🇧🇦🇺⤵️
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Prof Helen Manchester Dr Helen English Prof Evonne Miller

Loved sharing our Intergenerational Jamboree with Music Therapists from across Ontario at today’s 2024 MTAO Conference and AGM! Had fun learning more about “grooving”… and participating in group music-making opportunities! 🎶

Do you work at a community centre, adult day program, retirement home or in LTC? Are you interested in #intergenerational #musictherapy opportunities, either in-person or virtual? We would love to connect with you! #MakingMakingTogether #MusicalConnections

Schlegel Innovation Leader in Arts and Aging, Kate, is looking for Ontario LTC homes to offer an 8-week music therapy program, the Intergenerational Jamboree!

Interested? Complete this survey sheridan.yul1.qualtrics.com/jfe/preview/pr…...

Learn about the project: the-ria.ca/news/new-resou…...

Wonderful last session of our first Artfull Enrichment pilot! Grateful to funding from RTOERO Foundation that allowed us to engage older adults in visual art-making and foster new social connections.
#ArtsForAll #CreatingConnections #ApARTTogether

The Gilbrea Centre and Red Shawl Women's Community Organization would like to invite older adults and students to join us virtually on January 25th from 11:30am-1pm for a fun Intergenerational event! #intergenerational #fun #intergenerational

Thanks to Jane Kuepfer and Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging for working on this piece about moral healing in long-term care staff (pages 36-37).
#CaringForCarers #LTC #OLTCANews ❤️❤️

Remember why you chose to work in long-term care. Honour the values, like compassion, understanding, and patience, that called you to this essential work. Share freely the affection you feel for residents, their families, and your co-workers, and cherish the care and love they…

Could you use a feel-good story? Renowned artists, formerly part of the KW Symphony Orchestra, share their exceptional talents in an innovative concert series to improve morale and foster meaningful connections among team members and older adults working and living in long-term…

Candles for Carers was created by Schlegel Specialists Kate and Jane Kuepfer to help soothe the soul during the holiday season, which can be a challenging time for many.

Take a deep breath. And another. When you work in a 24-7 workplace, quiet “me time” is precious. Embrace…

A lovely example of meaningful impact. Sheridan Centre for Elder Research's Dr. Kate Dupuis was recently featured on CTV Kitchener discussing the importance of music and community connection in long-term care homes. Learn more: bit.ly/3TsVpsA Concerts in Care Ont NSERC / CRSNG

The magic of music can help boost morale for both our residents and staff living and working in LTC. Thanks to CTV Kitchener for covering this beautiful collaboration between Schlegel Villages and Concerts in Care Ont and artists from the former KWSO.
kitchener.ctvnews.ca/the-magic-of-m…