The Way We Act as Artist
To live creatively, joyfully, and fully in a place of dignity is the dream of all humanity.
My Approach
Rooted in Dignity, Purpose, and Joy in Life
I started my professional journey as a Life Enrichment and Art Therapy Intern. It was
during these formative years that I was invited to use my creativity to become relational
with others. I discovered that I was able to tap into my many interests of travel, history,
art, religion and faith, music, theatre, literature, and even the stock market, through the
conversations I had and the programs I helped to both facilitate and develop.
This foundation is what started the Dementia Letters Project (the program) and what you experience today through the Dementia Letters Project. I continue that foundational work, only in a slightly different manner. Instead of working for any specific organization or community, I am here to serve you, no matter where you might be, through in-person
and virtual programming in the home, an adult day, skilled or assisted living, community organization, and beyond.
My mission is to continue to serve others using the structure of Life Enrichment, both
through program development and facilitation, but also in the training of Life
Enrichment/Activities staff. Everyone should be allowed to live wealthy in connection,
regardless of the place they call home, their access to community services, or what their
current care plan offers.
Areas of Work
Life Enrichment
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Memory Cafés
Breaking Bread and Engaging in Community without the Hovering Shadow of Dementia.
Special Projects
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Free for Participants | Fee for Organizations
Memory Cafés
Memory Cafés are events that allow individuals living with dementia and their care partners and family do something together in community, allowing dementia to fade into the background. Our time together includes facilitated activities, sharing in good food and drink, and beautiful conversations. There are various themes facilitated by guest speakers and artists. The Cafés take place in accessible, relaxing, and welcoming spaces throughout our community.
Free for Participants | Fee for Organizations
Arts Access
Made popular by the Meet Me at MoMA program in New York City, arts access has become a standard offering for many arts organizations throughout the globe. Through special tours guided by dementia and art guides, those living with dementia and their loved ones can see and experience the arts through viewing, discussion, and experience. While best experienced on-site, arts access can be beautifully experienced in the care community through life enrichment programming.
Free Will Offering for PARTICIPANTS | Fee for ORganizations
Entering the Secret Garden
Through the story of The Secret Garden and the beauty and power of theatre, we learn how to live a flourishing life with dementia by following Mary Lenox’s story.
Fee for Families and Organizations
Life Enrichment Programming
Your team has a great capacity to provide a vibrant and connected community, but sometimes there are not enough hours in the day to reach each client or resident in the way they need you most. This is where I come in. I can work with you to provide the Life Enrichment programming that you might struggle to offer or don’t have the time to do. Maybe you want to schedule a program that would require additional training for your staff. Or you need to isolate a wing or building on your campus because of illness, but you still want to reach and honor their social needs. Let us work together to offer each individual in your care, a vibrant and joyful connection.