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Art via digital signage delivers positive impact in long-term care scenario

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September 23, 2025

A pilot conducted by Satakunta Testbed reveals streaming art via digital signage can have a positive impact for residents of long-term care facilities.

Satakunta Testbed's ArtPlayer, a streaming art platform, was deployed in a Finland care home and a private community service housing unit, according to a press release.

ArtPlayer provides curated visual art and music experiences on digital signage screens, smart TVs, tablets and laptops, designed for both group and individual use.
The pilot explored across multiple devices how the technology could help calm residents, evoke meaningful memories, stimulate conversation and complement caregiving practices, according to the release.

The pilot revealed that the use of streaming art created calming environments, especially during evenings, and helped many residents relax or drift off peacefully. Art content often evoked emotional memories and storytelling, particularly when familiar landscapes or classical works were shown, benefiting especially those living with dementia.

The pilot indicates that integrating digital signage together with streaming art has strong potential to enrich the daily lives of older adults in care settings — promoting relaxation, social inclusion, and meaningful engagement.