Tag Archives: client-centered care

Funding Dilemmas for Arts and Health for Seniors

Posted on May 29, 2013 by maryann4tao

Tidewater Arts Outreach artists work with a variety of clients, in a variety of settings and with lots of great creative tools, performances and programs. By a fair margin, the largest demographic we serve are seniors who are in dependent care day and long-term residential programs. The residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities is a primary group for TAO, for a number of reasons: Continue reading →

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Visual Arts Workshop for Moms and Kids in Shelter – by Elizabeth Cunningham, M.S.

Posted on May 1, 2013 by maryann4tao

Family homeless shelters are challenging places to present programs. Common areas are small, families are ‘in crisis’ by the time they end up in shelter, and children, moms and staff handle large stress-loads daily. For all of these reasons, it is difficult for TAO to allow observers to these programs. This report offers a glimpse into how our programs augment the lives of women and children in transition. Continue reading →

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Why artist compensation is important to TAO

Posted on October 27, 2012 by maryann4tao

TAO has the joy of combining the talents of a diverse community of artists in its delivery of outreach programs in the community.   Some folks dabble in the arts and others devote their lives to their craft.  Art is … Continue reading →

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Toward a better understanding of dementia

Posted on October 5, 2012 by maryann4tao

Half the people in nursing homes suffer from Alzheimers’ disease or related dementia.   I the hate this statistic, as much as I hate that dreadful disease.  It means that far too many talented people will be robbed, little by little, … Continue reading →

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Community Involvement as a TAO Program Host

Posted on December 12, 2011 by maryann4tao

For those who want to visit with folks living in nursing homes and other long-term care settings, but are not sure how to go about it, or what to do once you get there, consider linking with TAO programs as … Continue reading →

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