[Michlib-l] Outreach and Programming for Dementia Sufferers

[Rebecca Dunkle]

hi Sara

any way for us to learn more about this class without having to put in a
subscription for the newspaper? Thanks.

Rebecca Dunkle
Associate University Librarian for Library Operations
University of Michigan – 818 Hatcher Library
913 South University Ave.
Ann Arbor, MI 49109


On Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Sara Boven <bovens at benzonia.lib.mi.us>wrote:

> Hello,
>
> We did an arts and crafts program this summer for children and teens that
> could very easily be applied for seniors.  It was called - DreamFlags.
>
> And the participants made dream flag... what do you dream about?  Whether
> it is ice cream or world peace.
>
>
> http://news.pioneergroup.com/recordpatriot/2013/07/09/library-craft-classes-continue-with-dream-flag-workshop/
>
> It was well attended and the kids (and some adults) and the comments are
> really positive.  Additionally we made all of the kids create one to
> display in the library.
>
> Good Luck!!
>
> Sara
>
>
> On Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 10:42 AM, Stanczak, Cindy <
> cstanczak at albionlibrary.org> wrote:
>
>> We've been asked by a local adult care facility if we could come once
>> each month to lead a craft or other program.  About 80% of their residents
>> have Dementia.  There would be some supervision by staff, but I need
>> program ideas that are appropriate.
>>
>> Do any of you lead programs in adult care facilities and/or for dementia
>> sufferers?
>>
>> Cynthia Stanczak
>> Adult & Teen Services Librarian
>> Albion District Library
>> 501 S. Superior St.
>> Albion, MI  49224
>> (517) 629-3993
>>
>>
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