Awakening Joy in Dementia Care
Schedule
Wed May 20 2026 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
UTC-03:00Location
FireLoch | Antigonish, NS
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A day of respite, reflection, and discovery for formal and informal caregivers — exploring how the arts can bring joy to caring for people navigating the dementia journey.About the day
Join Arts Health Antigonish (AHA!) for a day intentionally designed around rest, play, and connection. Rooted in what was discovered through AHA!'s Arts Canopy program — offered in care homes across northeastern Nova Scotia from 2015 to 2020 — the day weaves together learning and lived experience in a gentle, unhurried pace.
What's included
- An overview of the arts in health and dementia care
- Live demonstrations by artists from the Arts Canopy program, showing how to connect meaningfully with people living with dementia through music, poetry, storytelling, and more
- Guided walks on the land at FireLoch, creating space for reflection and relationship-building in a natural setting
- Opportunities to connect with other caregivers who share your commitment to engaging more fully and joyfully with people on the dementia journey
- The unveiling of a new resource based on the Arts Canopy program, to support you in your caregiving practice
Lunch and snacks provided
Respite care
Respite care for loved ones living with dementia may be available at the RK MacDonald Nursing Home and Parkland Antigonish on retreat days. If you require this, we encourage you to book early as space may be limited.
To register, visit the FireLoch webpage or follow this link: https://forms.gle/8BZcwqjM3NyX9Ra38
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Where is it happening?
FireLoch, 1533 HWY-7, Antigonish County, NS B2G 2L3, Canada, AntigonishEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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