ARTZ® and Dementia:
Innovation, Inclusion & Creative Expression

October 2nd & 3rd, 2012
NewBridge on the Charles
5000 Great Meadow Road, Dedham MA

The opportunity for creative expression through the arts provides people living with dementia an alternative means of communication in a strength-based, process-oriented model. This conference highlights best practices for creative arts programming through experiential workshops with expert leaders in the field.

REGISTER ONLINE: http://artzanddementia.eventbrite.com

Pre-Conference Evening Program
October 2nd, 2012
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
“Meet Me at the Movies & Make Memories”
A one-of-a-kind film experience, created by ARTZ: Artists for Alzheimer’s®.  Originally for people with memory loss and their care partners, the program is now designed for broader audiences. Short clips from classic films will be shown, followed by audience discussion and reminiscing, moderator guided.  This program demonstrates how film has the power to connect us with our deep-rooted emotional memories – the kind that stay with us throughout our lives.  (This program is for the community and professionals free of charge. Pre-registration required at http://artzanddementia.eventbrite.com).

Conference
October 3rd, 2012
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
“Innovation, Inclusion & Creative Expression”
The conference includes nationally recognized speakers and experts leading interactive, creative arts workshops.  Afternoon keynote remarks feature John Zeisel, Ph.D., author of “I’m Still Here” and President of Hearthstone Alzheimer Care. To be followed by a live intermodal performance. Participants choose two of four interactive workshops designed around dance, music, visual arts, and story-telling/poetry. (This program is for professionals only, at a fee of $100. Pre-registration required at http://artzanddementia.eventbrite.com).

CONFERENCE AGENDA
October 3rd, 2012, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
“Innovation, Inclusion & Creative Expression”

8:00–8:30am     Registration, Breakfast and Networking
8:30-8:45        Welcoming Remarks: Len Fishman, CEO Hebrew SeniorLife
9:00-10:30       Concurrent Workshops:

Workshop A
“Enlivening People with Dementia through Dance/Expressive Movement”
Presenter:  Donna Newman-Bluestein, M.Ed., LMHC, BC-DMT
In an experiential format, learn the tools and techniques to plan expressive movement sessions for persons living with dementia.

Workshop B
“Museums:  The Catalyst for Culture Change”
Presenters:  Marian Brown, M. Ed. and Dee Brenner
This workshop will explore how techniques, developed by ARTZ®, utilize museum tours to empower people through accessibility and engagement.

10:45-12:15pm    Concurrent Workshops:

Workshop A
“The Song Within:  Healing our Community Through Music”
Presenters:  Lisa Wong, M.D. and Josh Frietas
The brain is a powerful organ that has the unique ability to interpret music. 
Learn how music impacts the quality of life for people living with dementia, family members and caregivers.

Workshop B
“Finding Home: A Journey of Compassion and Healing
through the Arts of Storytelling and Poetry”
Presenters:  Alan O’Hare, M.Ed. and Cheryl Perrault, Ed. D.
This experiential session will teach you how to evaluate and engage people with dementia through the art of the spoken word.

12:15–1:30     Lunch
1:45–2:45     Keynote: “The Arts, Advocacy and Mindfulness” 
Dr. John Zeisel, Ph.D.
2:45–3:00         Coffee break
3:00–3:30         Intermodal performance led by Lisa Wong, M.D.
3:30             Distribution of CEU Certificates