Improv to Improve Dementia Care is designed specifically for caregivers and care partners of individuals living with dementia. This workshop will help you take your caregiving skills to the next level through the innovative use of improv techniques.

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Open the Doors 2030 is an innovative, exciting, and inclusive new movement merging revolution with resourcefulness. Linking bright minds from across the globe who are passionately dedicated to making change in the lives of our elders/older adults/loved ones. Meeting fortnightly online, to hear from various speakers sharing their knowledge, projects, programs, products, research, organization’s, thinking and more. A website will be live in the coming months and to further opportunity for people to connect, read and see more what has and is to be shared at our meetings. #openthedoors already has 250 visionary changemakers wanting to make a difference. #openthedoors welcomes all voices, all change makers, all people from around the world who are committed to effecting positive change.

What is “I’m Still Me”?

The project titled “I’m Still Me” focuses on developing and implementing new attitudes and approaches to support people living with dementia, their families, and care partners by creating awareness, breaking down barriers, assuaging myths of Dementia and related stigma through education and conversation. The project consists of a series of in-person and online community events aimed at creating awareness about dementia, deconstructing mental models, reducing barriers and fostering more inclusive communities.

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The Community Association for West Hampstead (CAWH) (UK) aims to improve the life, health, and social wellbeing of the whole community in West Hampstead, particularly children, young people and older people at risk of isolation. They play an important role in bringing people together and helping to make West Hampstead a cohesive community and an enjoyable, inclusive and sustainable neighbourhood. They offer a range of fun and exciting activities for children, young people, adults and older people.

Collaborative art providing an alternative narrative of dementia: a narrative that focuses on the strength and resilience, the sources of joy and happiness.

Arts & Minds is a not-for-profit organization committed to improving quality of life for all people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias through engagement with art.

Kairos Alive! uses the power of participatory dance, music and story to make connections, stir the imagination, and create resilience in intergenerational and intercultural communities. They seek to promote the joy of interactive arts programs, and liberate its power to nurture and heal.

Happy Memories Elder Support - Transforming our relationship with dementia - Happy Memories provides monthly group sessions, one-on-one check-ins, resources, discussion, and innovative tools.

The Birthday Box Project project involves crafting personalized "Birthday Boxes'' for individuals living with dementia in care communities. Resense believes in celebrating people's lives, especially on birthdays. The Birthday Boxes will be customized gifts and experiences given to care partners, communities, and agencies for FREE.

Smile Theatres provides professional, life-affirming, accessible musical theatre to vulnerable people in institutional care while also supporting and engaging their caretakers and families.

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