Dementia Stories DC: Arts-Based Workshop for those living with memory loss
Schedule
Sat Mar 28 2026 at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Michigan Park Christian Church | Washington, DC
About this Event
CREATIVE AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES IMPROVE WELLBEING FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA.
16.8% of elders aged 65+ in Washington, D.C. are living with dementia/Alzheimer's. (Source: Alzheimer's Association). This workshop provides space for support and care through art and storytelling.
About the workshop: Artful Caregiving Tools
Led by dementia care experts from the George Washington University Institute for Brain Health & Dementia, these facilitated arts workshops offer both residencts with dementia + caregivers a hands-on opportunity to learn creative techniques for connecting with loved ones living with memory loss.
About the storytelling project: Stories in Portraits
Professional portrait photography of residents with dementia + caregivers will capture the moments we create at this workshop.
The Dap Project's photographers will document the essence of participants' stories for a June exhibit honoring the lives and experiences of those living with dementia.
Questions: Please email [email protected].
Where is it happening?
Michigan Park Christian Church, 1600 Taylor Street Northeast, Washington, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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