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DESCRIPTION
The Society for the Arts in Dementia Care is a non-profit organization dedicated to knowledge dissemination and education to improve the quality of lives of older adults and seniors with dementia through the creative arts. Founded in 2005, the head office is located in BC, Canada. In 2007, an affiliate was created in Perth, Australia. The Society hosts workshops and conferences on Creative Expression, Communication and Dementia (CECD).TRANSCRIPT
CECD 2010
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The Society’s Mission Statement
The Society for the Arts in Dementia Care is built on the premise that people living with dementia have the right to dignity, to be heard and to be valued. The Society provides an interdisciplinary forum for creative expression in dementia care, bringing together academic research and practical knowledge through collaboration between the medical profession and the creative arts. The Society aims to disseminate knowledge and establish ties with dementia care organizations worldwide, improving the quality of life for people with dementia.
CONTACT US
The Society for the Arts in Dementia Care #100-125 West 2nd Street
North Vancouver, BC Canada V7M 1C5
E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 604-986-6408
Office Hours: Mon-Sat (10am-5pm PT)
www.cecd-society.org
Please Note: Final Program TBA in June 2010
Registration Fees (Canadian Dollars)
Annual Society Membership Fee $35
Conference Fee (Member) $215
Conference Fee (Non-Member) $250
Conference Fee (Student/Senior) $175
Workshop Fee $45
Conference Dinner Tickets $40
www.cecd-society.org
For other payment methods, e-mail [email protected]
or call 604-986-6408
Cancellation fee is $50.00. No refunds after September 10, 2010.
The 5th International CECD Conference
HEALTH, AGING AND THE
CREATIVE ARTS
Pre-Conference Workshops
September 30, 2010
A Multi-Disciplinary Conference of Art and Sciences
October 1 & 2, 2010
Penticton Lakeside Resort 21 Lakeshore Drive West Penticton, BC V2A 7M5
Tel: 250-493-9772
Pamphlet designed by Carmel Tanaka (2010)
Local Festival and Special Event Information
Conference Overview and Invited Speakers Pre-Conference Workshops Friday & Saturday, October 1 & 2, 2010
The 30th Annual
Okanagan Fall Wine Festival October 1-10, 2010
With more than 100 wineries within 45 minutes of Penticton, it’s easy to find a way to sniff, swirl and sip your days away. Held at the peak of the grape harvest and the only event of its kind in North America, the Fall Wine Festival celebrates the culmination of another year’s growing period. Celebrating its 30
th anniversary this year, the
festival gives wine aficionados over 165 reasons to toast Canada’s premier grape-growing region. Sip exceptional wines while admiring the brilliant array of autumn colours – it’s a perfect pairing. From tours and tastings to grape stomps and educational seminars, the majority of vino-related activities take place in the vicinity of Penticton, making it an ideal base. For a list of Okanagan Wine Festival events, go to www.owfs.com. For help planning your perfect Penticton getaway, call 1-800-663-5052, e-mail [email protected] or go to www.tourismpenticton.com.
Conference Dinner Friday, October 1, 6:00 pm
An elegant dinner provides opportunities to mingle and network in a welcoming atmosphere directly on location at the Penticton Lakeside Resort in the Okanagan Valley.
The 5th International Conference on Creative
Expression, Communication and Dementia is being held at the Penticton Lakeside Resort in Penticton, BC, Canada, October 1 & 2, 2010, with pre-conference workshops on September 30, 2010. The overall theme of the conference is Health, Aging and the Creative Arts. The conference welcomes the participation of academics, researchers, practitioners and the public at large. It provides an excellent opportunity for networking, exchanging ideas and gaining insights into new trends and developments that can improve the lives of well seniors and seniors with cognitive impairments. The conference is hosted by the Society for the Art in Dementia Care with the generous support of Pfizer Canada Inc.
Featured Workshops Thursday, September 30, 2010
More Than Just a Red Nose: Using Humour & Clown-Munication in Everyday Life
Bernie Warren, PhD
Seniors Make Plays From Their Stories David Barnet
Creativity and Group Expression as a Means of Connection
Shelley Klammer
The Songwriting WorksTM Experience: Enhancing Health for Elders, their Families and Communities
Judith-Kate Friedman
Asa Don Brown, PhD Professional Therapist, Advocate, Motivational Speaker and Author – Williams Lake, BC
Bernie Warren, PhD Professor of Drama in Education & Community and Founder of ‘Fools For Health’ – Windsor, ON
Dalia Gottlieb-Tanaka, PhD Researcher on Creativity in Dementia Care and Founder of ‘The Society of the Arts in Dementia Care’ – Vancouver, BC
David Barnet Professor of Drama and Founding Artistic Director of ‘Catalyst Theatre’ and ‘GeriActors and Friends’ – Edmonton, AB
Jeanne Sommerfield Wellness Coordinator at ‘The Harrison’ at Elim Village – Surrey, BC
Judith-Kate Friedman Founding Director of ‘Songwriting WorksTM’ – Washington, USA
Julie Gross McAdam, MA Art Therapist and Founder of MAC.ART Program – Melbourne, Australia
Pamela Brett-MacLean, PhD Director of the Arts & Humanities in Health & Medicine Program – Edmonton, AB
Patricia Bruce Art Therapist for People with Dementia – Victoria, BC
Peter Graf, PhD Professor of Psychology and Director of the NSERC and CIHR funded Memory and Cognition Laboratory – Vancouver, BC
Shelley Klammer Expressive Artist and Therapeutic Art Instructor – Vancouver, BC