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The Little Libraries Bringing Books into People's Homes

Susila Silva

December 25, 2018 |

BBC |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Wisconsin

Around the world, people are putting out Little Free Libraries—a small birdhouse like box for people to take, leave, or swap books. These libraries have helped create easy access to book ownership and reading as well as community among neighbors.

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Smart Stimulation for People with Dementia

Nick Holland Tom Colls Susila Silva Claire Bates

September 25, 2018 |

BBC |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: England

Jelly drops, board games, and a box that projects interactive images and is sensitive to movement, are all examples if products being created to help people with dementia. “She enjoys that rather than being at home and watching T.V.” Some of them, like the “Tovertafel” or “Magic Table” have shown to decrease apathy levels in people that have dementia.

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