Teaching Artists Training Videos
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Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Alzheimer’s is not normal aging. It’s a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, Alzheimer’s disease stages and risk factors, current research and treatments available, and Alzheimer’s Association resources.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Etiquette Training
Teaching Artist Institute: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Etiquette Training. Arts for the Aging Program Director Sarah House and Rose Ansara, the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Director for East of the River Socialization Hub, East River Family Strengthening Collaborative present a training on working with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. Rose presents information about the etiquette of working and communicating with individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Sarah shares questions from teaching artists.
Exploring the Language of Disability Discussion
Arts for the Aging Summer Outreach and Programming Intern, Christian Folk, leads AFTA staff and Teaching Artists through a discussion on the Language of Disability.
Music and Creative Movement with Sandy and Wendy
Arts for the Aging Teaching Artists Wendy Lanxner and Sandy Roachford explore how they created their Music and Move! Collaborative workshop. They address challenges and opportunities of working in the virtual space with older adults. The demonstration and discussion includes tips for engaging participants through rhythm and movement.
Music with Wall Matthews
Arts for the Aging Teaching Artist Wall Matthews and teaching artist training consultant, Joan Hampton Fraser discuss methods to engage staff in the program and the value they bring to the experience. Questions address how to plan workshops to balance the need for participation, skills building, and entertainment.
Music and Visual Art with Chris and Marcie
Relax and create in Creative Café with Arts for the Aging Teaching Artists Marcie Wolf-Hubbard and Chris Brown. Combine drawing, collage, and “up-cycling” (using materials you intend to recycle) with guidance from visual artist Marcie in a direct response to Chris’ live, improvisational bass music. Participants use pencils, paper, watercolors, glue, and scissors to create layered works of art.
