Kayla Carucci

Making Well-being: Exploring the Role of Makerspaces in Long Term Care Facilities

Fourth-age residents in long-term care facilities (LTCF) are known to suffer declines in well-being due to their advanced age and resulting loss of independence. Using an action research approach, we set up a makerspace in a New Jersey LTCF for eight weeks to see whether it could improve well-being for residents. Base…