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 successfully tested it with people who are not  people like a program director or an activity director who are willing to make fools of  said. There is a script but also a cheat sheet to assist with remembering the play’s dialogue. 


by playing a role or using a prop which they  engaging them no matter what stage or con-  -


covered a key tool that’s part of traditional scripted improvisation in the theater world to keep the activity flowing – nobody is asked something in such a way that if they     - 


Play facilitators are trained to build on


whatever is said by participants and never disagree. For example if a participant says: -   The program also includes four hours


of dementia communication training in-    Hearthstone also has created a drama club designed for 26 club meetings to en- gage residents to follow a theme of a play.  decision making continuity – that’s inno- vation that takes an investment of energy    


-  


ensure the program principles are being communicated and delivered.   fundamental shift happening from the ‘de- spair model’ that makes sure that everyone is safe to the ‘help model’ focusing on making - 


Creativity is central to a meaningful life, and as people living with cognitive challenges 


– Dr. John Zeisel


50 SENIOR LIVING EXECUTIVE / SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2016


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