Reimagining Dementia
@ReDementia2020
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A Creative Coalition for Justice with a creative, relational, humanizing & growth-filled vision of care for everyone living with/impacted by dementia.
Joined August 2020
Taking It to the Streets. It’s not important what you do. It is important that you do something. Join with people around the world who are taking it to the streets🎉.Visit to learn more🔗.#RDCTakingItToTheStreets #reimaginingdementia #shatteringthesilence
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Our friends at the Hummingbird Memory Café have created “Poetic Pauses: The Anthology”, a collection of poetry and creative works that celebrates collective creativity and connection. Access the anthology here: #reimaginingdementia.
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The Reimagining Dementia Coalition is TAKING IT TO THE STREETS!. Learn more and register, đź”—. #reimaginingdementia #rdctakingittothestreets #shatteringthesilence
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Lorenzo’s Youth Summit - a free, virtual event that unites daughters & sons of younger-onset dementia. They create a space to heal in community & advocate for dementia justice, while amplifying collective wisdom & create a more informed & empathetic world.
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This model of care is having an impact on participants, care partners and volunteers at 60 locations in 18 states. To learn more, contact Respite for All FoundationED Daphne Johnson at daphne@respiteforall.org#reimaginingdementia (2/2).
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A Place of Belonging ( is a 41-minute documentary that illustrates the impact of the Respite for All social model of care – which “doesn’t provide a cure but instead introduces relationships for healing and fosters social connection for all involved” (1/2).
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The event was hosted by Let’s Learn!, a global network being built by and for people from all walks of life to creatively share – free of charge - their learning, cultures, and histories with each other. #reimaginingdementia.(2/2).
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Mary Fridley and Wally Cox represented the Coalition in an intimate conversation about dementia, joy, shame and community. To watch the recording, scroll down on the home page until you find Joy of Dementia on May 3. Please enjoy – and share! (1/2).
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…as well as interactive games and an action plan to apply these learnings. Go to download the toolkit, to watch videos about the creation process, and much more! #reimaginingdementia (2/2).
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“Youth in Action: A Toolkit for Young Dementia Supporters” is a resource created for children age 9 and older that provides accessible information about dementia, how young people can support people living with dementia. (1/2)
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In advocating that “…rather than trying to treat and resolve the biology, we should be focusing on building environments that improve outcomes and mental health. ", this is relevant to those in the dementia arena fighting to do the same. #reimaginingdementia (2/2).
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An article about a growing humanistic challenge to the medical model of A.D.H.D. Read the article here: (1/2).
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It explores the perspectives of indigenous people, who are disproportionately affected by dementia, and invites viewers to reflect on cultural knowledge, relational care and support, and collective memory. Go to the to learn more & watch the trailer. (2/2).
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“Finding Pesa Sooname: A Story of Identity, Community, and Dementia” ( is a poignant and moving documentary film that sheds light on dementia in the context of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe in northwestern Nevada. (1/2).
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Researchers have determined that involvement in the arts can improve public health and promote healing from illness, as well as protect against such problems as cognitive decline, heart disease, anxiety and depression. Check out the full article here:
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To learn more about how you can get involved and become a “R.O.A.R.ior”, go to and download a copy of the R.O.A.R. Movement Project Overview #reimaginingdementia
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Part 3/3: ADVOCATE: To drive advocacy efforts that prioritize action & systemic enforcement, not just awareness. REFORM: To push for systemic reform that ensures quality care, transparency, & protection of residents’ rights.
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Part 2/3: .RESPECT: To respect & uphold inherent dignity & rights of nursing home residents.OVERSIGHT: To demand meaningful oversight & accountability for long-term care facilities….
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