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Join us for a presentation from author John Thorndike, a free Dementia Friends training, door prizes, and breakout sessions with hands-on art experiences that are fun for the whole family.
Celebrate the Possible! An inclusive day for professionals, care partners, & individuals living with dementia: fun, interactive, & informative... welcoming those of any age & ability to become more dementia-friendly. Join us for a presentation from author John Thorndike, a free Dementia Friends training, door prizes, & breakout sessions with hands-on art experiences that are fun for everyone!
All agenda items are free and open to the public. There is free professional credit available for the Dementia Friends training.
When:
Friday, May 20, 2022
Check-in at 8:30 AM
Events and presentations from 9 AM-3 PM
Where:
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Main Library, 60 S High St, Akron, OH 44326
Who:
Caregivers, professionals, those living with dementia, first responders, front-line and customer service workers, faith leaders and community members, friends and family, literature lovers, art lovers... Anyone and everyone are encouraged to attend Celebrate the Possible!
AM Agenda:
8:30 Check-in
9-10 Dementia Friends Training (With professional credit available)
10-11 The Last of His Mind: A Year in the Shadow of Alzheimer's- John Thorndike author presentation
11-11:30 Book signing- John Thorndike
11:30-12:30 Theatrical demonstrations; older adult choir
PM Agenda:
1-3 Breakout activities (sensory tables, visual arts experiences, informational discussions)
For questions and registration assistance, please contact communications@dhad.org or 330-776-4013.
Thank you to our community partners at Direction Home, Ohio Council for Cognitive Health, Summit DD, Northeast Ohio Medical University, and Summa Health!
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Exercise & Wellness | Education | Community Event | Community Discussion |
Drive-up Window closes fifteen minutes before the building closes for the day.
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