Thanks to Erica Hornthal for her guest blog below:
It isn't very often that caregivers and the people they care for can socialize and lose themselves in music and movement together. As a dance/movement therapist dedicated to working with individuals and families affected by dementia, I made it a mission to find a way to bring caregivers and their loves ones together. Unfortunately, nothing seemed to exist, so I got to thinking, why not create it? Enter: Dance for Dementia.
Dance for Dementia, coordinated by North Shore Dance Therapy in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association, aims to connect individuals and families dealing with dementia through movement and music while also raising funds for the Alzheimer’s Association’s programs and services.
The goal of this event is to encourage expression and communication among family members and across families affected by dementia.
Here are the details for the event:
What: Dance for Dementia
When: Sunday, June 23, 2013
Time: 3 PM – 6 PM
Where: Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL
Cost: FREE – though donations will be graciously accepted
Registration: Click here.
Contact: 847-848-0697 or dancefordementia@yahoo.com
Dr. Carrie Stechl of Chicagonow.com stated, "I’ve seen magic occur when music starts playing and a person with dementia begins to move to it with abandon. It is in these moments that I feel those with dementia truly feel like themselves, the way they’ve always been. It brings joy to those around them, as well."
If you do not live in the Chicagoland area, then please consider donating to this wonderful cause. This is the first year for the event, but it will be ongoing and could even possible take place in other states in the near future.
For questions or comments, please contact me at erica@northshoredancetherapy.com or 847-848-0697.
Keep dancing!
Erica Hornthal
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