Empowering caregivers and enhancing elderly mental well-being through art-based methodology
A Word from the Founder
Recently, an old gentleman told me: “I rely on two things to keep me alive: an oxygen tank and you.”
I am Sasha Galitsky, an established artist and a published author. Twenty years ago, I started teaching the craft of wood carving to residents in nursing homes. Ever since, I have never stopped sharing my passion for creativity with my elderly students. I strongly believe that passionate people age with greater ease.
Spending considerable time with the elderly, I have discovered the vital importance of the creative process for their well-being. I learned how to heal souls with a chisel, a hammer, a can of paint, a brush, a paper sheet, scissors, or even a harmonica. In fact, with anything at all. The crucial factor is knowing how to heal a soul.
Over the years, I have become adept in healing these elderly souls, and now I am eager to share my experience with anyone who feels the same need to give and to heal.
Hence, we founded TEDDY. Join us and explore our unique methodology of healing through passion, art, and creativity.
Baobab Studios and the other Projects
How to Become a Human Pill:
A 10-lesson Online Course for the Sandwich Generation
Are you caught between caring for your aging parents and supporting your own kids? Then, you are a “sandwich”. We tailored a course to teach you how to become a Human Pill!
Here, you will find ten short and enjoyable videos featuring a blend of wisdom and practical skills distilled from 20 years of experience in elderly care.
You will learn… more
Baobab Studios
“Two Hours of Pure Happiness”
For over twenty years, we have been dreaming about it, and in 2022, the dream has finally come true! We opened our first Baobab School to teach the craft of wood carving to those who need it.
Our students are elderly people, new repatriates, adults and children with special mental and physical needs, individuals facing critical or even terminal illnesses, as well as those in the process of recovery.
Our affordable fees make Baobab accessible for those who may not have the means to reside in pricier nursing homes and enjoy various social activities... more
TEDDY Teachers Program for artists
The world is undergoing a significant demographic transformation, with the population of older adults (aged 60 and above) projected to double from 900 million to 2 billion between 2015 and 2050. This swift increase in the aging population brings forth challenges, particularly in the realm of mental health. Without adequate attention, issues such as depression and dementia can escalate, further amplifying the need for caregiving and medical services.
Globally, current social systems are under strain and are ill-equipped to fully meet the needs of the aging population and their caregivers. Consequently, there is a pressing need for inventive, sustainable, and scalable solutions to improve the lives of older adults. This challenge presents an opportunity for the caring community to step in and make a difference... more