Yorkshire Dance Presents

#05 - Project Reflections and What’s Next?

In this bonus episode, we want to reflect on Yorkshire Dance’s “In Mature Company” project so far and discuss why Dementia Care Mapping is a good tool for evaluating people living with Dementia. We also want to address the current pandemic’s impact on this type of work and look ahead to the future of this project or a similar arts project. This episode was co-hosted by Lisa Fearn, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer from our funder, Time to Shine.

#04 - An exchange with Care Staff and Family

In this episode, we speak to the Wellbeing Development Manager at Springfield Health Care and Andrew, a relative of a resident. We talk about their relationship with In Mature Company Project from both perspectives. All episodes were recorded live from our homes.

#03 - A Closer Look at Dementia Care Mapping

This episode we delve into the research tool of Dementia Care Mapping with expert and mentor Lisa Heller. We discuss previous Yorkshire Dance care home project We Danced and our current care home project In Mature Company. All episodes were recorded live from our homes.

#02 - Dancing the Small Moments: An Artist’s Insight

This episode we are joined by the wonderful dancers and musicians who deliver the creative work in care homes. Join us as we speak to the artists about their different approaches, modes of practices and highlights of delivering creative sessions for people living with Dementia. All episodes were recorded live from our homes.

#01 - In Mature Company: A Care Home Project

Hosted by Yorkshire Dance, this is a podcast series and Dance and Dementia. Join Lily and Lauren for their first episode. They talk to Project Manager Adie Nivison and Programmes Director, Hannah Robertshaw about the In Mature Company Project, how it came to be and the importance of this work. All episodes were recorded live from our homes.