MindCare will be at PLA [Public Library Association] Conference 2024 April 3-4, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio.

Memory Care Initiative for Libraries at PLA with Brian Pichman, Stephen Abram, and Bruce Barnet

We are excited to be hosting a booth at PLA in Columbus, Ohio from April 3rd to 5th, 2024. Our booth number is Tabletop 8 in the Greater Columbus Convention Center.  We will introduce our suite of free resources developed in collaboration with MindCare, dedicated to supporting memory care in public library settings. Our focus is on enhancing the quality of life for individuals with memory issues such as dementia, Alzheimer’s, and aphasia, and providing comprehensive support for caregivers and library staff.

Here’s our website: https://www.mindcarestore.com/Libraries

We have been astounded that every time we talk about this initiative, in our year of research and engagement activities (including ALA 2023), everyone shares an emotional personal story and experience.  This comes from their hearts and caring for their communities, friends, and families.  This can be one of the fastest growing audiences in public library communities and beyond given the unfortunate increasing aging in our society.  Our journey has really motivated us as we developed these resources.

Here’s our Blog: Memory Care Library Blog: Resources and Tips for Libraries

Add it to your RSS feeds to get daily, digestible tips and ideas appropriate for staff and community to address Alzheimer’s, dementia, aphasia,, with memory care support for caregivers, residents, and partnerships with seniors nursing home, community centers, or residences. You can also visit it to see postings from January 2024 forward.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Stephen, Brian, and Bruce