
‘Colour My World’ by Melinda Buckley
Short play showcases a relationship through the decades between a person living with dementia and her husband
Home / Caregiving
Short play showcases a relationship through the decades between a person living with dementia and her husband
Poet, caregiver develops program to show others the creative path through dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
Comedy troupe demonstrates finding connection with people living with dementia through improvisation
2022 Dementia Spring Arts Impact Award recipient Modesto Flako Jimenez immerses viewers in Mercedes’ kitchen and life with dementia
Caregivers find moments of connection in support groups, garden parties, and laughter as they share their dementia-care experiences with others.
A ‘dementia-friendly village’ is where people living with dementia have autonomy and can move around freely, with medical providers mingling among them.
Cabaret show seeks to provide connection amongst those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia
Arts, life story program creates intergenerational engagement, seeking to build a culture of compassion in dementia care
Theatrical work reimagines personas from a dementia care facility, encourages conversation around art and long-term care
Artist and former caregiver finds inspiration for her surreal and graphic compositions in interactions with her father.
Care partner and wife publishes a collection of poems on this shared experience through dementia.
Flowering Your Mind explores the role of flower and color on positive emotional and cognitive benefits in those living with dementia
Musicians, caregivers, and those living with dementia find connection and care in the joy of music.
Portrait project showcases the kings and queens living with dementia.
Feature-length documentary is a celebration of dementia caregivers and the compassion, love, and support they share.
Film seeks to improve communication among caregivers, family, and those living with dementia through improvisation techniques
Caring for a loved one with dementia is always challenging, but especially when dementia is accompanied by other illnesses. That’s where artist Diane Pontius was
Sundowning refers to an increase in dementia symptoms generally occurring at the end of the day. Here, we’ll discuss tips to decrease sundowning symptoms for
A dementia diagnosis often leads to more questions than answers. Here, Dr. Marc Rothman answers a commonly asked question- do people die from dementia?
For people living with dementia, there can be many challenges to living independently. However, with support from loved ones, like Irene Fornés had from Michelle
Ambiguous grief describes the loss dementia caregivers go through during and after the caregiving journey.
A personal story about recognizing and appreciating how the music of our youth can play a significant role in easing the trauma of Alzheimer’s disease.
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