Hello,
You may also try the Association of Personal Historians who has a
program where they go to hospitals and nursing homes to gather
histories. Their website: http://www.personalhistorians.org/.
Cheerio,
Sioux
On Dec 12, 2008, at 9:26 AM, Terrie Nolinske wrote:
> For those museum colleagues interested in programming for people
> with dementia, may I suggest that in addition to checking out like
> programs at other museums, you also look at community resources,
> such as day care programs at community agencies or hospitals, talk
> with area agencies on aging (who may know of such programs), talk
> with social workers or therapists at local hospitals or
> rehabilitation centers (who also may know of such programs), talk
> with the leaders or members of support groups for people with
> dementia and talk with people at membership or professionals at
> associations, like the Alzheimer's Association. Talking with people
> who work with people with dementia will give provide invaluable tips
> and strategies for making your program successful.
>
> Terrie
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Chavez, Viola
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> Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 12:12 PM
> Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Programming for Visitors with Dementia
>
> Hi all,
>
> The MFAH is starting a new program that reaches members in the
> community who are affected by dementia. What we’d like to know is
> what similar programs look like at other institutions. Please share
> your thoughts.
>
> Thanks!!
>
> -Viola
>
>
> Viola Chavez
> Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
> P.O. Box 6826
> Houston, TX 77265-6826
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