Today we spotlight Margaret Edinburgh, TimeSlips Certified Facilitator and Founder of Yellow Rose Strong Oak Society, in Kennesaw, Georgia. We asked Margaret some questions about how TimeSlips has effected her work. What drew you to TimeSlips? During the 1990’s I began making African American cloth dolls. As they evolved, they became The Order of Nzingah…
Since April 2021, TimeSlips artists have engaged in creative conversations by telephone with 40 elders from the Central and Northeastern regions of Wisconsin. This online celebration marks the conclusion of this Tele-Stories project, and will share heartfelt stories from the calls as well as beautiful artwork inspired by elder caller participants. Read below as Project…
A conversation with Kathy Hawkins, led by Arthi Kozhumam. This blog was written by Arthi Kozhumam and shared via The Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University. Click here for the original link. “So many people think creative care is something they’re not capable of. To me, personally, it’s a one-on-one exchange of ideas and…
Today we share a guest blog from Teresa Hunt, a Certified Facilitator who is making change in her community by continuing to facilitate engagement, only now, through a screen. “Even though we haven’t seen each in person since last March, we have found a way to keep a personal connection.” Virtual Engagement During Covid In…
TimeSlips Founder, Anne Basting, writes about an unexpected creative pursuit that she did with some markers, her front window, and lots of words.
Today we spotlight Mollie Heiden, TimeSlips Certified Facilitator and Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist at the Beatitudes Campus in Phoenix, Arizona, in the Advanced Dementia Unit. We asked Mollie some questions about how she’s been able to pivot with the demands of COVID-19, and find new ways to engage with the elders she works with.
This blog was written by the author of Dementia-Friendly Communities: Why We Need Them and How We Can Create Them, Susan McFadden.
This guest blog was written by Allie Kandt, a student in Colorado that has gone above and beyond to help others through her thoughtful actions.
Read this guest blog post from longtime TimeSlips friend and Certified Facilitator, Luca Carli, from Florence, Italy, about his meaningful experience with the postcard iniative.
Introducing the TimeSlips Engagement Parties – informal and joyful gatherings for those who want to learn how to engage with a friend, family member, or neighbor who might be lonely, frail, or experiencing memory loss.
