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	Podcast:		Eye On The Community
	Episode:		Bringing Light and Hope To The Elderly
	Category:		Government & Organizations
	Duration:		00:08:39
	Publish Date:		2020-06-15 13:04:00
	Description:		Today’s elderly, especially those experiencing dementia and Alzheimer’s, are often isolated in nursing homes or segregated in elder-care settings, making the final years of life feel lonely and devoid of meaning. To alleviate their sense of loneliness, Anne Basting PhD developed a radical approach that combines methods from the world of theater and improvisation with evidence-based therapies that connect people using their own creativity and imagination. Rooted in 25 years of research, these new techniques draw on core creative exercises.
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