After watching flower videos, our client Patricia remembered visiting Longwood Gardens in Delaware when she was a younger adult. By finding images on a tablet, she saw recognizable pathways and flower halls, and was transported to times when she and her husband spent time together, admiring the beautiful scenes.
She wanted to see as many photos as possible and as we enjoyed each image, Patricia told stories about her time there and how often she and husband would visit the gardens “This is so beautiful!” she exclaimed, adding that some of her happiest times were there. “It was one of my favorite places to visit and I’m visiting it now!”. She said she didn’t expect to get to go there today. “What a wonderful place this is” she said, and then added that she was so glad we had found it. Being able to connect to an experience that offered emotional value and beautiful visual stimulation is nurturing for multiple domains of quality of life.
Whether it’s a favorite place or a new place to explore , you can use a lap top or tablet and take your loved one on a wonderful destination experience.
For your own armchair travel experience of Longwood Gardens, visit www.longwoodgardens.org/
92 Year Old Dancing Yoga Legend
/in News /by tiffany“Youth is not a time of life, it is a state of mind”, says 92 year old yoga professor Dr. Bali.
Enjoy the brilliance of Dr. Bali and his perspective on celebrating life, posted by Extraordinary People.
Watercolor Imagination
/in News /by tiffany102 Years Old and Breaking Running Records
/in News /by tiffanyAt 102 Years Old This Woman is Breaking Racing Records and Doesn’t Plan on Stopping.
“I’m a nice example of what you can do for yourself and I thank God everyday for my blessings”. Ida Keeling
See her story here:
TimeSlips Creative Storytelling
/in News /by tiffany“TimeSlips Creative Storytelling” is one of our favorite ways to encourage and allow our clients to express themselves in words. This activity was developed by Prof. Anne Basting, a winner of the “MacArthur Genius Grant”. It opens storytelling and creative writing to everyone by replacing the pressure to remember with the freedom to imagine. Here’s a recent example of a poem created by one of our clients, after enjoying the sensory stimulation of a magnificent rose, and talking with our activity specialist about a vintage photo of a girl holding a rose:
When asked what he would like to call the poem, he replied, “Happiness”.
What story or poem would YOU make up about this photo? There are no wrong answers!
“I’ve never had an art lesson, but I painted this”
/in News /by tiffany“When I retired I wanted to show everyone that I wasn’t on the scrapheap” – meet Ken Small, the 84-year-old who’s never had an art lesson but painted a life-size replica of a Canaletto masterpiece.
For Ken’s full and incredibly inspiring story, visit
https://artisansatlas.com/2018/03/19/youre-never-too-old-to-unleash-your-inner-artist
and
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5496521/Pensioner-never-painted-recreates-Canaletto-masterpiece.html
Happy Fourth of July!!!
/in News /by tiffanyThe Hummingbird Project wishes you a safe and happy holiday!
Therapeutic Art Modalities
/in News /by tiffanyExpressive creative healing is offered through a number of avenues, and as mentioned in an article published by Creativity Portal, “The uses of art therapy (and related modes of expression such as finger painting, journal writing, visual journaling, and Zen gardening) are many and can facilitate powerful physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual healing and growth in people at various stages. The following art therapy, process art, and expressive healing articles, projects, and resources on this page can help you learn more about how to use these tools for yourself and for others in various healing and inner growth situations.”
To explore creativity for you and your loved one, please see http://www.creativity-portal.com/main/a/art.therapy.html for the projects and resources mentioned above.
Joyful Moments for July Fourth!
/in News /by tiffanyHappy Fourth of July from The Hummingbird Project!
Create joyful moments with these fun, inter-generational activities designed to help you celebrate this special holiday.
Firework Drawings: Simple black paper and colored chalk pastels makes for a great way to create bursts of colors! Let your creativity come to life as you explore combining colors and various sizes and shapes of fireworks on the page. Use this example to go further and add reflections on the water.
American Flag Fruit Plate: For sensory stimulation and a taste of summer, arrange blueberries, sliced strawberries and bananas on a large plate, in the shape of a flag. Together, taste each fruit and compare flavors and textures. Then take time sharing what being an American means to each person.
We hope you enjoy your time together!
Armchair Travel to a Favorite Place
/in News /by tiffanyAfter watching flower videos, our client Patricia remembered visiting Longwood Gardens in Delaware when she was a younger adult. By finding images on a tablet, she saw recognizable pathways and flower halls, and was transported to times when she and her husband spent time together, admiring the beautiful scenes.
She wanted to see as many photos as possible and as we enjoyed each image, Patricia told stories about her time there and how often she and husband would visit the gardens “This is so beautiful!” she exclaimed, adding that some of her happiest times were there. “It was one of my favorite places to visit and I’m visiting it now!”. She said she didn’t expect to get to go there today. “What a wonderful place this is” she said, and then added that she was so glad we had found it. Being able to connect to an experience that offered emotional value and beautiful visual stimulation is nurturing for multiple domains of quality of life.
Whether it’s a favorite place or a new place to explore , you can use a lap top or tablet and take your loved one on a wonderful destination experience.
For your own armchair travel experience of Longwood Gardens, visit www.longwoodgardens.org/
Del Oro Caregiver Fundraiser: HUGE Success!!
/in News /by tiffanySacramento has the privilege of hosting the Del Oro “Cruise Around the World” annual fundraiser, and this week was the 13th annual event! The Hummingbird Project was a proud sponsor, and we were thrilled to spend an evening supporting this incredible organization that does so much for our regions caregivers. Connecting with colleagues dedicated to senior care and families of adults living with cognitive disabilities is a privilege and we thank everyone who made the evening such a wonderful success!
Hummingbird Sacramento’s Tiffany Paige and Alicia Hadley had “joyful moments” visiting with the incredible Michelle Nevins, Executive Director of Del Oro, and a number of amazing partners in our industry.
For more information about Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center, please visit www.deloro.org.