LiveArts is a story that began with a primary goal of giving visibility to artists who offer performances, as well as to professionals providing access to adapted sports, all compiled in a catalog.
“I was fine-tuning my project when Covid hit,” says Amanda Blyau. “I was wondering how to distribute my product and to whom. And I got the answer with the lockdown, which shone a spotlight on seniors who needed regular activities.”
The catalog was then adapted to meet the needs of seniors in care facilities, EHPADs, assisted living residences, and service residences, offering them both live performances, semi-therapeutic activities, adapted sports, and numerous other activities.
The primary mission of LiveArts was to connect facilities with quality professionals. Tools were added to allow facilities to manage their activity services from A to Z, including budget tracking, agenda management, and communication between different structures within the same group regarding these activity matters.
Proposals will adapt to the type of accommodation as well as the desires of the residents. “But the common thread in caring for a senior is taking the time,” explains Amanda Blyau. “That's really the most important thing, and it's what is lacking, especially in home care, which is timed and must cover one place to another. Here, we have the opportunity to sing a song they love a second or third time, or to let them take their time to play with paint during an art therapy workshop, for example.”
“And above all, what is crucial for seniors is that they engage in activities, that they do not remain passive. So, as many activities as possible, and the most qualitative ones,” emphasizes Amanda Blyau.
Engaging in adapted activities and cognitive exercises regularly has a significant impact on health, well-being, and autonomy.
“In terms of health, we can note up to 5 years of delay in the onset of chronic diseases like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s,” points out Amanda Blyau. “Regarding well-being, 80% of seniors, by practicing memory games, reflection, and mental calculation, will experience a better quality of life and a reduction in their stress estimated at around 20%.”
“And what is quite impressive is that we can extend autonomy by 3, even up to 5 years, with a decline reduction that can reach up to 50%. And this is something that has really become part of our mission, that from a certain age, it is very important to receive medical support, but what will almost take precedence in the last years of life is being well in mind and body. For a senior, that is what gives them the health and strength to continue,” concludes Amanda Blyau.
