A recent pilot by Satakunta Testbed has shown that ArtPlayer streaming art via digital signage can positively impact wellbeing in long-term care

PORI, Finland, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a recent pilot conducted by Satakunta Testbed, the streaming art platform ArtPlayer has been successfully tested in Finnish long-term care homes — Ruskatalot Palveluyhdistys ry and a private community service housing unit — showing promising benefits for residents' wellbeing through the use of digital signage and art streaming.

ArtPlayer provides curated art and music experiences on digital signage screens, smart TVs, tablets, and computers, designed for both group and individual use. The pilot explored how this innovative welfare technology could help calm residents, evoke meaningful memories, stimulate conversation, and complement caregiving practices.

Key Findings:

• The use of streaming art via digital signage 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.
• Communal viewing sessions increased engagement — residents who usually stayed in private rooms were drawn into group activities, fostering social bonds.
• Staff found ArtPlayer intuitive and flexible, suited for both individual and group use, and appreciated how it provided an appealing alternative to traditional TV or static noticeboards.

Implications for Elder Care and Welfare Technology

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.

ArtPlayer's successful application in Ruskatalot and a private community service housing unit underlines its value as a tool not just for visual stimulation, but as a component of person-centred care that respects preferences and enhances quality of life.

Conclusion

The pilot highlights the potential of integrating digital signage and streaming art into elder care environments as part of person-centred care. Beyond delivering world-class art content, ArtPlayer supports emotional wellbeing, promotes inclusion, and provides caregivers with new tools for daily engagement.

About ArtPlayer

ArtPlayer is a streaming art and digital signage platform designed to enrich daily life in health care and elder care settings. By combining art, music, and storytelling across multiple devices, it promotes relaxation, engagement, and wellbeing in care environments.

Media Contact

Morten Kryger, Cumedin ApS, 45 40682171, mk@artplayer.com, https://www.artplayer.com/

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SOURCE Cumedin ApS