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The Technical Tunes Getting Elderly Nigerians Up and Digitally Dancing

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From dance sessions to virtual trips to nature reserves, people living in the Regina Mundi Holy Family care home are trying out VR headsets and digital tablets for therapeutic entertainment. Art teacher, Kunle Adewale, started researching social therapies for older people after his stepmother experienced memory loss following a stroke.

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subject terms

Accessibility & Inclusive Design

Aging & Longevity

Aging & Longevity > Health: Brain & Mental

Aging & Longevity > Lifelong Learning

Aging & Longevity > Purpose

Aging & Longevity > Social Interaction & Isolation

Aging & Longevity > Vitality & Wellness

Community Engagement

Community Engagement > Community Based Learning

Community Engagement > Community Engagement

Creative Aging

Creative Aging > Creative Expression

Creative Aging > Skills Mastery

Creative Aging > Social Engagement

contributor

Kunle Adewale

related organization

The Guardian

resource type

Articles and Blog Posts

year

2022

keywords

Kunle Adewale, Nigerians, Regina Mundi Holy Family, virtual reality

program site type

Senior Housing

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