Lori La Bey talks with For those of you just tuning in, we’ve been talking with Rachael Savage, who is the Artistic Director of Vamos Theatre, the UK’s foremost full mask theatre company. She works nationally and internationally as a theatre director, consultant, and workshop leader, and is a leading figure in mask and non-verbal theatre.

Since creating Vamos Theatre’s award-winning show about dementia, Finding Joy, in 2013, Rachael has continued to create connections with health and social care professionals and organizations to promote the arts as a powerful tool for change, developing performances and workshops specifically for the sector.

Rachael’s work in the field of non-verbal communication emphasizes empathy, listening, trust, and truthful connections. 

Learn:
What Full Mask theatre is.
How non-verbal theatre works, and how it works around language barriers.
New ways to shift our care culture.
Why experiential training is so powerful.
What "Joy in a Box" is.
How humor changes perceptions and outcomes.
Two critical questions to ask every resident
How Racheal used her creative ways to stay connected to residents and staff during the pandemic.
About the Wednesday Wave
About some powerful reactions to Rachael's work.
What is the "Art of Care?"
How to participate in Rachael's work.

 

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/new-ways-to-shift-dementia-care/

 

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/xh6bnBADXBc

 

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Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

 

Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/1/27/culture-change-in-dementia-care

 

Contact Rachael Savage of the Vamos Theatre

Vamos Theatre, The Swan Theatre, 

The Moors, Worcester, WR1 3ED

Web www.vamostheatre.co.uk

Phone +44 (0)1905 312 921

Facebook /vamostheatre

Instagram VamosTheatre      

For more information and to book, please visit - https://www.vamostheatre.co.uk/arts-in-health/our-mission/culture-change-in-dementia-care

 

Contact Lori La Beywith questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites, since 2011.

Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.

Lori La Bey talks with For those of you just tuning in, we&rsquo;ve been talking with Rachael Savage, who is the Artistic Director of Vamos Theatre, the UK&rsquo;s foremost full mask theatre company. She works nationally and internationally as a theatre director, consultant, and workshop leader, and is a leading figure in mask and non-verbal theatre.
Since&nbsp;creating Vamos Theatre&rsquo;s award-winning show about dementia, Finding Joy, in 2013, Rachael has continued to create connections with health and social care professionals and organizations to promote the arts as a powerful tool for change, developing performances and workshops specifically for the sector.
Rachael&rsquo;s work in the field of non-verbal communication emphasizes empathy, listening, trust, and truthful connections.&nbsp;
Learn:
<ul>
<li>What Full Mask theatre is.</li>
<li>How non-verbal theatre works, and how it works around language barriers.</li>
<li>New ways to shift our care culture.</li>
<li>Why experiential training is so powerful.</li>
<li>What "Joy in a Box" is.</li>
<li>How humor changes perceptions and outcomes.</li>
<li>Two critical questions to ask every resident</li>
<li>How Racheal used her creative ways to stay connected to residents and staff during the pandemic.</li>
<li>About the Wednesday Wave</li>
<li>About some powerful reactions to Rachael's work.</li>
<li>What is the "Art of Care?"</li>
<li>How to participate in Rachael's work.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks Blog Post
<a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/new-ways-to-shift-dementia-care/">https://alzheimersspeaks.com/new-ways-to-shift-dementia-care/</a>
&nbsp;
Watch the Video Interview Below
<a href="https://youtu.be/xh6bnBADXBc">https://youtu.be/xh6bnBADXBc</a>
&nbsp;
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Apple Podcast
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-change-in-dementia-care/id986940432?i=1000746157831">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-change-in-dementia-care/id986940432?i=1000746157831</a>
&nbsp;
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Spotify
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1nqHIa8uY6CvPShysBMNs0">https://open.spotify.com/episode/1nqHIa8uY6CvPShysBMNs0</a>
&nbsp;
Other Podcasts
<a href="https://pod.link/986940432">https://pod.link/986940432</a>
&nbsp;
Dementia Map
<a href="https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/1/27/culture-change-in-dementia-care">https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/1/27/culture-change-in-dementia-care</a>
&nbsp;
Contact Rachael Savage of the Vamos Theatre
Vamos Theatre, The Swan Theatre, 
The Moors, Worcester, WR1 3ED
Web<a href="http://www.vamostheatre.co.uk/">&nbsp;www.vamostheatre.co.uk</a>
Phone +44 (0)1905 312 921
Facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/vamostheatre">/vamostheatre</a>
Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/vamostheatre">VamosTheatre</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
For more information and to book, please visit - <a href="https://www.vamostheatre.co.uk/arts-in-health/our-mission/culture-change-in-dementia-care">https://www.vamostheatre.co.uk/arts-in-health/our-mission/culture-change-in-dementia-care</a>
&nbsp;
Contact <a href="mailto:Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.com?subject=I%20hear%20you%20on%20Alzheimer's%20Speaks%20Radio">Lori La Bey</a> with questions or branding needs at <a href="https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/">https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/</a>
Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites, since 2011.
Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio gives voice to all, sharing resources, tools, and products.   Through collaboration & education we are changing dementia care.

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The Alzheimer’s Speaks show was launched in 2011 and is believed to be the first dementia-specific radio program in the world. The show caters to all types of dementia and caring needs. It has an international audience and has had the honor to be recognized by some of the most renowned names in the world - Oprah, Maria Shriver, AARP, the National Institute for Dementia Education, and Sharecare.

Lori La Bey hosts the show.  Her own mother lived with dementia for 30 years.  Her compassionate heart creates a safe and comfortable environment for her guests to speak honestly and openly as her audience listens in.  Alzheimer's Speaks is about giving voice to all, and sharing resources, tools, and products. Through collaboration & education, we are changing dementia care.

On Alzheimer's Speaks you will hear from those living with a diagnosis of dementia, and their care partners - family, friends, and professionals.  We've had a variety of researchers, and companies who have created a diverse array of products, services, and tools to ease the journey ahead. 

Join us as we educate, raise awareness, and give hope to those living with or serving those that are diagnosed. Bottom line, we believe together we can combine everyday life in the trenches insights, with medical, academic, and research models, to offer more options to live well with dementia.

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The Alzheimer’s Speaks show was launched in 2011 and is believed to be the first dementia-specific radio program in the world. The show caters to all types of dementia and caring needs. It has an international audience and has had the honor to be recognized by some of the most renowned names in the world - Oprah, Maria Shriver, AARP, the National Institute for Dementia Education, and Sharecare.
Lori La Bey hosts the show.  Her own mother lived with dementia for 30 years.  Her compassionate heart creates a safe and comfortable environment for her guests to speak honestly and openly as her audience listens in.  Alzheimer's Speaks is about giving voice to all, and sharing resources, tools, and products. Through collaboration &amp; education, we are changing dementia care.
On Alzheimer's Speaks you will hear from those living with a diagnosis of dementia, and their care partners - family, friends, and professionals.  We've had a variety of researchers, and companies who have created a diverse array of products, services, and tools to ease the journey ahead. 
Join us as we educate, raise awareness, and give hope to those living with or serving those that are diagnosed. Bottom line, we believe together we can combine everyday life in the trenches insights, with medical, academic, and research models, to offer more options to live well with dementia.
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