We engAGE at Edinburgh Fringe from 16th - 21st of August, 2016
* Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival 2016
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We engAGE in Art Mag
August / September 2016 Edition
Edinburgh Fringe 2016
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We engAGE in the South Shields Gazette!
31st of May, 2016 - 'Arts Project bridging the age gap'
The We engAGE Intergenerational exhibition is on at The Customs House in South Shields until Sunday the 5th of June!
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'We engAGE was previously known as 'iPad engAGE' - see below...
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On Monday the 7th of December 2015, We engAGE were invited to be interviewed on BBC Tees by Mike Parr…have a listen here! Thank you ever so much for having us!!
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iPad engAGE is a Case Study in 'Technically Older' - an update on digital arts and creative ageing!
iPad engAGE has appeared in The Baring Foundation's new report on digital creativity and older people! Its a great read and can be found here:
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Claire - the Founder of iPad engAGE met Her Majesty!!
Claire Ford a Creative Facilitator from Carlton Miniott near Thirsk,
attended a reception at Buckingham Palace, hosted by Her Majesty The Queen on
18th March.
Her Majesty The Queen, who is patron of The Winston Churchill
Memorial Trust, hosted the event to mark its 50th anniversary as Sir
Winston’s living legacy.
Since 1965, over 5000 British citizens have been awarded Churchill
Fellowships, from over 100,000 applicants, to travel overseas to study areas of
topical and personal interest. The knowledge and innovative ideas they bring
back are shared, for the benefit of their profession, their community, and, in
lots of cases, the nation. For many people, a Churchill Fellowship proves
transformational, and they go on to achieve great things - effecting positive
change within society.
Claire Ford went on her Fellowship in 2011 to
America, visiting Milwaukee, Chicago, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco and
Washington DC, to investigate ‘Enriching Life with Creative Expression’. Since
then, Claire has gone on to develop and direct a project called iPad engAGE (www.ipad-engage.blogspot.co.uk)
which uses iPads to inspire creative engagement, specifically for individuals
living with Dementia.
Fellows from every decade since 1965 represented the Trust at the
reception, as well as representatives from The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust
in Australia, and the Winston Churchill Foundation of the United States.
To mark its semi centennial, The Trust has just awarded a record
number of 150 Travelling Fellowships – investing at least £1.3m in British
citizens. This year’s Fellows will travel to 58 countries between them, across
six continents, where they will carry out a wide range of projects. The average
length of a Fellowship is 6 weeks.
Many events
are being held throughout the year to celebrate Sir Winston’s life and legacy.
“We were delighted and
honoured that the Queen hosted a reception to mark our anniversary year. Sir
Winston’s legacy lives on through our Fellows – individuals who, like him, have
vision, leadership, a passion with a purpose, and a commitment to help their
fellow citizens” says Jamie Balfour, Director General
of The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust.
For further information
please contact:
The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust on 020 7799 1660
Claire Ford on 07828975335 or claireford88@hotmail.com
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iPad engAGE has been shortlisted for the:
People Driven Digital unAwards 2015
We are over the moon with been selected for the Shortlist and looking forward to meeting and networking with other projects and ideas on the 3rd of July 2015.
For more information visit:
Fingers Crossed!
* iPad engAGE came runner up in the People Driven Digital unAwards 2015! And WOW - what amazing projects we were up against! Truly inspiring!
* iPad engAGE came runner up in the People Driven Digital unAwards 2015! And WOW - what amazing projects we were up against! Truly inspiring!
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Nottinghamshire Hospice Article online this January!
http://www.nottshospice.org/NottinghamshireHospiceNews/Digital_Art
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iPad engAGE article on Eastgate Care Website - September 2014!
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iPad engAGE appears in the Winston Churchill Newsletter - August 2014!
If you would like a copy of this - just let us know!
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iPad engAGE presents at M HEALTH HABITAT in Leeds on the 16th of July!
The lovely Lesley and Louise will be presenting We engAGE and their experiences of working on the project on Wednesday the 16th of July in Leeds. If your available - come in and see us!
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iPad engAGE NOW features in:
"Learning for Older People in Care Settings: A Guide for Activity Coordinators and Care Staff"
If you would like to download the PDF version please follow the link below:
It is a great read with lots of ideas!!
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Dementia and Imagination Research Project
I am excited to begin a Research Project based on Dementia and Imagination. The work and model that we have developed on iPad engAGE will be put into practice 'LIVE' in Residential Care Homes across the North East of England!
This is the website for the project - so keep updated!
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"I quickly learnt not to call it an iPad" - Using touch screen technology whilst working with people with dementia
- Dissertation written by Caroline Håkansson
Please click on the link below to read:
iPad engAGE featured in one of the interviews led by Caroline Hakansson - a fantastic read!
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The Whitworth Art Gallery / iPad engAGE Project!
Partnership Project with Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester Camerata and
Shore Green residential care home. Working with residents with dementia
and their carers, across both visual art and music in open, social and
relaxed workshops. The methodology and emphasis for each session was
centered on new experiences and participants creating new outcomes
rather than memory and reminiscence. The visual art sessions using
iPads, facilitated by artist Claire Ford, alongside Camerata music
sessions facilitated by a lead composer and musician. The music sessions
also incorporated digital music with the opportunity to also work with
real instruments.
More Information can be found here:
Created by Tom Mitchell
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iPads are not just for kids you know!
iPad engAGE appears in The Chronicle, here is a snippet of the main article:
If you would like to see the full version, please feel free to get in touch at: claireford88@hotmail.com
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iPad engAGE mentioned in the York Press!
Please click on the highlighted link below to access this article:
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"How Technology can help seniors with Alzheimer's?"
Please click on the highlighted link below to access this article:
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"iPads help those with Dementia to Interact"
Northumberland Gazette - Thursday 24th of April 2014
iPad engAGE has featured in the Northumberland Gazette, discussing the benefits of iPads on Communication and Confidence.
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"LIVING WELL WITH DEMENTIA" - Alzheimer's Society Magazine, April 2014
This month iPad engAGE features in April's Edition of the Alzheimer's Societies - "Living well with Dementia"…
If you would like a copy of this magazine, feel free to get in touch at: claireford88@hotmail.com
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WORKING WITH OLDER PEOPLE JOURNAL
Please follow the link above which will direct you to the Abstract for the Journal Entry - 'Enriching Life with Creative Expression'.
If you have difficulty opening this, feel free to get in touch at: claireford88@hotmail.com
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WINSTON CHURCHILL FELLOWSHIP REPORT
Please follow the link above which will direct you to the Report via the Age of Creativity Website.
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York St.John / RCOMH - Research Programme
Please follow the link above which will direct you to the Article on the St.John Website.