OUR MISSION

Bringing meaning and purpose into the lives of elders
through creative engagement

Who We Are

Founded by MacArthur Fellow Anne Basting, we are an international network of artists and caregivers committed to bringing joy to late life.

What We Do

As our bodies and minds change with age, people ask - “How can I connect with my mom? My clients? My neighbor?” TimeSlips says try imagination…

What is Meaningful and Creative Engagement?

We created this short animation to explain a bit about the TimeSlips approach. Do you know someone who is isolated or perhaps wrestling with dementia? You want to engage but don't know how?

Let us help. Ask a Beautiful Question and invite someone to imagine, using words, sounds, movements and images. Shift away from the expectation of memory - toward the freedom that imagination can bring.

GET TRAINED!

Which best describes you?

I am part of an organization.

Bring joy to the elders, families and staff you serve.

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I am a student or teacher.

Explore meaningful educational experiences with elders.

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I am a family member or friend.

Learn to creatively engage and connect with a loved one.

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Creativity Center

LET YOUR IMAGINATION SOAR!

Here is where you can read and share stories!

Have a Gentle Conversation

Images and questions to inspire a brief poetic exchange.

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Ask a Beautiful Question

Inspire someone to think a little differently - with no right or wrong answers.

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Make Up a Story

Our classic creative storytelling - you can say anything.

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Explore the World

Coming soon! We are gathering creative prompts from museums and artists around the world.

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Just Sign-in And It's Free!

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TIMESLIPS NETWORK SPOTLIGHT

Follow the outpouring of creativity among
our trainees across the world

Signature HealthCARE

Kentucky

Over a two year period, 12 Signature HealthCARE nursing homes became Creative Communities of Care. What does that mean? They collaborated with regional and national artists on the TimeSlips team to draw on and celebrate the creative strengths of elders, staff, and volunteers. Together they reimagine the story of Peter Pan and integrated the exploration into daily activities. The project culminated with the performance of an original play. Our CCC training is inspiring aging services providers of all shapes and sizes all across the United States!

Spark your imagination

Looking to bring TimeSlips to your community?
We gathered some resources to help.

Helpful Grant Template Language Our (super impressive!) Annual Report/s for 2017-18 What IS a Creative Community of Care? Summary of the TimeSlips Evidence-base Mural

News

06/30/2020

We're Hiring!

With the support of grant funding, TimeSlips is recruiting 10 Community-Engaged Artists to engage isolated older adults in Milwaukee County through our new project, Tele-Stories.

06/23/2020

Postcards - A Little Creative Care

TimeSlips is assembling a list of nursing homes that are interested in receiving postcards. Read on for more info.

06/19/2020

TimeSlips Virtual Creative Care Institute

We've rescheduled our Create Change Institute to be virtual. Click to learn more!

06/10/2020

We're All in This Together

Now Offering Discounts for our Online Training and Certification through August 31st!

06/05/2020

Black Lives Matter.

The TimeSlips mission is to bring meaning and purpose to the lives of elders through creative engagement. Our organization aims to bring this mission to fruition through systemic change that places creativity at the center of care for older adults -- and especially older adults living with dementia.

But TimeSlips cannot make systemic change unless we acknowledge the roots of those systems. The brutal murder of George Floyd makes plain, once again, that American infrastructure of every kind is built on a foundation of racism.

05/26/2020

Seniors Celebrating Seniors

We asked our NextGen sites to ask their resident's the Beautiful Question, "What Advice Would You Give the Graduating Class of 2020?" Their responses are wise and heartwarming.

Bringing meaning and purpose into the lives of elders through creative engagement

Which best describes you?

Creativity Center

Here is where you can read and share stories!

Explore the full Creativity Center

Follow the outpouring of creativity among our trainees across the world

Looking to bring TimeSlips to your community? We gathered some resources to help.

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We couldn't do it without them!

Bringing meaning and purpose into the lives of elders
through creative engagement

Follow the outpouring of creativity among
our trainees across the world

Looking to bring TimeSlips to your community?
We gathered some resources to help.