The negative impacts of isolation are far-reaching for all older adults, and can be detrimental to those living with dementia. We will discuss resources and creative strategies for maintaining connection between families, communities, and individuals living with dementia in the time of COVID-19 and beyond.
This is part of "Fun and Wellness at Home," a series of activities designed to help keep our participants, seniors and community members engaged as they continue staying home to keep safe from Coronavirus. You may register by completing the form below. Registration is recommended, but not required.
This Facebook Live Program is presented in cooperation with The Friends of CenterLight Foundation and Inspired Memory Care.
Inspired’s mission is to collaborate with families, professionals, and individuals living with memory impairment in order to maintain a vibrant, connected lifestyle -- keeping family relationships alive and minimizing challenging behaviors. We strive to do this through a combination of environment, communication and routine-based adaptations -- which can often serve as non-pharmacologic interventions.
About the Presenters
Nettie Harper is co-founder of Inspired Memory Care, Inc. Nettie’s focus has been to highlight elders’ strengths and self-worth through well-designed programming. For over 20 years, she has been a leader in the fields of memory care and recreation therapy, securing New York State grants to improve the quality of dementia care services in skilled nursing facilities, and developing globally-implemented training programs for some of the most well-regarded memory care programs in Florida and New York.
Kelly Gilligan is co-founder of Inspired Memory Care, Inc. Kelly has had the privilege of being Inspired by older adults from a very young age. Her education began with the best instructors -- two generations of live-in grand and great-grandparents who sparked her passion for the field of Aging. Over the past fourteen years, she has served as a director and educator in the field of memory care. Through her experience, she has honed a holistic approach to partnering with individuals living with memory impairment, and a dedication to improving the field through well-designed educational experiences.