Dementia-Inclusive Workshop Series

Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) offers an award-winning Dementia-Inclusive Series, providing free creative and social enrichment programs for individuals experiencing early-stage memory loss, their caregivers, families, and friends. Launched in 2015, the series is a collaborative effort involving senior services organizations, eldercare and memory care professionals, and arts groups in the Puget Sound region.

ECA is committed to providing a space where community members experiencing memory loss feel welcome and valued; where their creative contributions are celebrated; and where joyful quality time can be spent with care partners and loved ones.

The workshops encompass various activities, including music-making, movement, and visual arts.

Who can attend:

• Individuals experiencing early-stage memory loss and their caregivers and/or peer support navigators.
• Caregivers and peer support navigators caring for individuals experiencing advanced memory loss.

Workshop Structure:

• Each session starts with a 10-minute artistic warm-up activity to foster connection among participants.
• The workshop is then divided into two groups: one for individuals experiencing early-stage memory loss and another for caregivers and peer support navigators.
• Both groups engage in a 45-minute arts learning activity, which could involve movement exploration, music-making, and/or art creation.
• Two specialized SilverKite Teaching Artists lead the groups with support from ECA staff.
• The workshop concludes with both groups coming together for a reflective session where they can share insights and strengthen bonds.

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