IMPROVISATION & DEMENTIA

​There are really no hard and fast rules to Improvisation or to being with a person with dementia.      
         So how do you learn either when both are very individualized? By doing it. 
​And reading everything you can.
And going to lots of workshops and talks. And watching videos on You Tube. All of it helps. 

Improv Guidelines

Don't argue on stage - don't deny
Accept the reality given to you
Share Focus: Give and Take
Silence can be powerful
Say Yes And
Listen Fully
​Be clear and specific

​Dementia Guidelines

Don't Argue
Accept the world of the person
Have relationship: give and take
Silence can be powerful
Say Yes And
Listen with your mind, body and soul
​Be clear and specific
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Click on the graphics below for more information about our work in using improvisation as a training tool.