A Gentle Beat

Our Gentle Beat initiative offers a creative experience to people who are often overlooked. We passionately believe that people at all stages of life have the right to enjoy creativity and human connection. This project is targeted towards people needing end-of-life and nursing care, and those with complex needs.

We use sensory instruments to stimulate interest and communicate with people who do not communicate verbally. People were seen to respond by becoming more awake, reaching for objects and making verbal and non-verbal communication with others. People who were agitated became calmer. Residents who were not part of the target group also benefitted by enjoying the sounds being made.