Immersive Healing

with Allyson Schrier,

Co-Founder and CEO, Zinnia

This week on the Art of Aging, host Michael Hughes chats with Allyson Schrier, CEO of Zinnia, an app that gives immersive videos for those with dementia. During the episode, Mike and Allyson discuss the topic of immersive healing. The discussion includes what immersive healing is, tips for caring with someone with dementia, music’s place in immersive healing, the mission and story behind Zinnia, and more.
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Notes:

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

  • What is immersive healing? (0:50)
  • How Allyson became involved with her work (1:26)
  • Setting the stage for healing through finding the right fit (3:50)
  • Founding Zinnia and what the organization does (6:03)
  • Connecting with those with dementia through video content (10:12)
  • The mindfulness of immersive healing (12:47)
  • Gifting ourselves with immersive healing (15:59)
  • General tips for someone caring for someone with dementia (18:39)
  • Music’s place in immersive healing (23:53)
  • Abundant aging questions for Allyson (26:41)
  • Connecting with Allyson and Zinnia (34:39)

 

Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com