An educational platform where individuals gather to learn, share and support each other through the dementia journey. Each session features an informative presentation on a dementia-related topic, followed by an open, caring conversation. Together we explore practical strategies for living well and creating a compassionate community. If this is your first time participating, please go to daanow.org/virtual-discussions/ to register.
An opportunity to explore the rich worlds of fables, fairytales, mythology, classic literature and poetry, lyrics and the art world. This program celebrates imagination and expression through discussions of classic and contemporary works and collaborative writing. All are encouraged to write and share original works of poetry and prose. If this is your first time participating, please go to daanow.org/virtual-engagements/ to register.
Rising Up! is a co-created dance-on-film project led by people living with dementia in partnership with professional artists through a collaboration between DanceStream Projects and Dementia Action Alliance. Inspired by a collective poem created by people living with dementia, the project uses dance, storytelling, and film to challenge stigma and celebrate creativity, hope, and possibility. Through ongoing monthly workshop sessions, participants continue collaboratively developing the project into a completed film while sharing a powerful message that thriving with dementia is possible. […]