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‘Dad Went on a Journey' by Tomoaki Hata
Photography series documents seven years following his father’s diagnosis with Alzheimer’s disease
ARTZ Philadelphia Executive Director, Susan Shifrin, appears with an ARTZ in the Making participant.
Organization places art-making tools in the hands of people living with dementia and their caregivers in the Philadelphia area
‘Long Time No See’ by Polina Schneider
Photographs document the reuniting of a granddaughter and her Granny, who is now living with dementia
‘73 Seconds’ by Jared Mezzocchi
Theatermaker’s multimedia performance is among the 2024 Dementia Arts Impact Award recipients
The ART of the Matter by C. Nathaniel Brown
Nonprofit Expose Dementia is among the 2024 Dementia Arts Impact Award recipients, launching a collaboration in The ART of the Matter
‘The Gold Room’ by Juan Carlos Zaldivar
An interactive portrait exhibition by multidisciplinary artist and educator is among the 2024 Dementia Arts Impact Award recipients
2024 DAIA Recipients
The Dementia Spring Foundation is delighted to announce this year’s Dementia Arts Impact Awardees.
A caregiver puts lipstick on E. Holi during her treatment postoperation (around January 2023). Even though with her condition, she remembers and always wants to be pretty.
Photographer processes her mother’s vascular dementia diagnosis and her role as a caregiver in a collection
Kick Off With a Verse by Karin De Novellis
Poet, caregiver develops program to show others the creative path through dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
Old School Improv by Dave Gau at Yes Balloon
Comedy troupe demonstrates finding connection with people living with dementia through improvisation
Double exposure of an antique family teapot.
Photo series makes space for the changing dynamics of a family in flux amid the progression of Alzheimer’s disease
‘Mother Lasting’ by Irene Delka McCray
Dementia caregiver explores her mother’s layers of lasting through a series of paintings and drawings
Artist Paul Robert Lingas and his mother, Catherine.
Screenplay showcases the day-to-day struggles and joys of caregivers and those living with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
Five More Minutes poster
Filmmaker writes a script to explain to his daughter where Grandpa goes in his mind as a person living with dementia
Sarah Sanford as Glamour Deb indulges in alcohol, and cigarettes and basks in the audience’s attention. Photo Credit: Johanna Austin
Solo theatre performance aims to create space for audience members to be with their feelings and experiences of dementia
‘My Old Man’ by Nan-Yong K. Griffin
Photo series captures the challenges and quiet moments of a father living with Alzheimer’s disease
Artfully Aging® by Mary Beth Flynn
National watercolor art program brings joy and creativity to those living with dementia
‘Leading’ by KT Pictures and Hedy Films
Feature film shines a light on the changing of the seasons as a man living with dementia transitions from home care
Up and Away Art by Sherry Wesolowski
Program encourages individuals living with dementia to connect with emotions, preserve memories, and find joy through art-making
TuneLab + DanceSpace by Arts Proud
Choir and dance programs promote holistic well-being through physical activity, cognitive engagement, and social interaction
‘Whales Outside the Window’ by Lydia Scheps
Playwright leans on familial experiences to tell the story of Lilly, an author coming to terms with her dementia diagnosis
Use Only for Hand Basting
Artist creates a photographic essay documenting the items his mother left behind when she moved into memory care
Internal Reflection by Tony Luciani
Caregiver fosters connection with his photo-bombing mother living with dementia through a collaborative artistic project
The final of the three-part collection that makes up Memory Loss is this sculpture of organic matter depicting the deterioration of the brain.
Collection depicts the fading and loss of memory experienced by those living with dementia
Richard Ellis plays the keyboard as part of a Bringing Harmony to Dementia Care: Richard’s Rhythmic Remedy Nation event.
Programming harnesses the power of music to comfort and uplift, even in the face of dementia
‘SOUND MEMORIES’ by Mercedes Kane
Documentary chronicles memory choirs that bring opportunities for singing and socializing to those living with dementia
Mirador magazine by Nikki Jardin and Tave Fasce
Mirador is designed intentionally to be accessible to those with cognitive decline and their care partners
Roselyn’s Caring Canvases by Roselyn Halvorson
Teenager honors her grandfather’s memory by teaching art classes for those living with mild cognitive impairment and dementia
‘My Mom and The Girl’ by Susie Singer Carter
Caregivers short film chronicles a chance meeting among 3 women, one of whom is living with Alzheimer’s, and their journey forward
A radiant Donna Fishbaugh.
Screenplay to feature-length film explores the dynamics among siblings and caregivers for their loved one living with dementia
‘MOTHER (and me)’ by Melinda Buckley
Solo play arises from a caregiver’s therapeutic writings throughout a decade of walking with her mom through dementia
Barbara Giatti and the Senior Workbooks
Daughter’s determination and drive against dementia has led to multiple volumes of this activity book for older adults
Catherine Marie and Wayne Broze, Texas Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, on the set of I’m Still Here.
Caregiver seeks to help others heal through her music following her late husband’s battle with Alzheimer’s
Pieces of Thekla is a jewelry collection inspired by the artist’s charismatic, opinionated grandmother, Thekla, who was a person living with dementia.
Jewelry company honors the artist’s grandmother, Thekla, a World War II survivor, a teacher, a mother, and a person who was living with dementia
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