Program Ideas 24: Design Your Own Program for Adults with Memory Issues

Title: Design Your Own Program for Adults with Memory Issues

Description: Template

Potential Audiences:

Choose from:

1. Individuals with Memory Issues including Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Aphasia.
   1. Caregivers
      1. Family Members
      1. Healthcare Professionals including doctors, nurses, social workers, and therapists.
      1. Community Organizations and Volunteers
      1. General Public

Goal:

Length:

Agenda:

Space, Logistics, Equipment, Materials and Supplies:

Potential community partners and outreach:

Choose from:

• Town Council elected representatives.
• Alzheimer’s Association
• Dementia-friendly Communities
• Memory Care Facilities and Senior Centers
• Healthcare Providers and Social Service Agencies
• Aging and Gerontology Organizations
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Community Support Groups
• Local Universities, Colleges, and Research Institutions

Marketing:

Evaluation:

Tips: Look to the following websites for inspiration:

• Pinterest
• Association websites
• Other libraries
• MindCare: https://www.mindcarestore.com/