The Bali Nursing Home Lohuo Xin Fang, together with the Zhonghe Branch of the Bangren International Cultural and Educational Institution, held an intergenerational learning activity on August 27. The event aimed to promote interaction between elderly individuals with dementia and children through music and performance, helping children better understand dementia, reduce their fear of the condition, and demonstrate the elderly’s ability to maintain an active lifestyle despite the disease.
Promoting interaction between the elderly with dementia and children through music and performance. (Image / Provided by Bali Nursing Home)
Zhang Zi Qiang, Director of the Occupational Therapy Department at Bali Nursing Home, stated that Lohuo Xin Fang provides diverse supportive services, including cognitive enhancement, dementia mitigation, family training, and support groups, allowing dementia-affected elders to participate in various group activities such as fitness, music, art, and cooking. During this event, the elders showcased their creativity and vitality through handmade fluid bear keychains and song performances, achieving the effect of slowing down dementia and enhancing self-esteem.
Occupational therapist Su Yingying added that the elders at the venue were eagerly anticipating the activity, especially preparing unique fluid bear keychains and blessing cards to give to the children. These gifts symbolize the elders' best wishes for the children. On the day of the event, 50 children brought energetic singing and dancing performances, bringing boundless joy to the elders. The elders responded with the classic song “The Moon Represents My Heart” and taught the children simple dance steps, with everyone waving their hands to the music, creating a warm and touching atmosphere.
Elders at the site prepared fluid bear keychains and blessing cards to gift to the children. (Image / Provided by Bali Nursing Home)
Li Xinmin, Director of the nursing home, stated that the event not only provided positive social interaction for elderly individuals with dementia but also enhanced the community’s understanding and acceptance of dementia, creating a more friendly community environment and promoting the quality of life and happiness of the elderly.
