January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, which is led by the Alzheimer Association of Canada to increase focus on education, the reduction of stigma, and the support of people living with dementia. For this article, I would like to focus on the museum field – a place where I spend a great deal of time and … Continued
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada. The aim of the month is to raise awareness and challenge stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s and dementia. As our communities age, we see the impact of dementia and the stigma that surrounds it becoming ever more widespread in Canada.
The Art Gallery of Hamilton has been presenting specialized programs for people living with dementia and their families for many years, and through this work, we have connected with many wonderful participants and their families.
We are pleased to be mounting our first public exhibition of original artworks produced by participants of our Artful Moments program for persons with dementia next door at the David Braley Health Sciences Centre!