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I am interested in connecting with museums that are already offering programming for adults with dementia and their caregivers to learn more about your experience with developing such a program.  For the last 15 years I have been facilitating a creative hands-on sensory-based experience in long term care communities that engages a wide variety of abilities.  I am curious to see if such a program would be valuable in a museum setting as well, so I would love to learn more about what is working and what is not with accessible programming, and how museums would like to move forward (or not) with these endeavors.  If you are more comfortable reaching out to me personally, my email is nicole@trayplay.com.  Thanks.

Hi Nicole,

I suggest you check out SPARK!  for some institutions that do something similar to what you describe in a museum setting. Hope this helps!

Rachel 

I am interested in connecting with museums that are already offering programming for adults with dementia and their caregivers to learn more about your experience with developing such a program.  For the last 15 years I have been facilitating a creative hands-on sensory-based experience in long term care communities that engages a wide variety of abilities.  I am curious to see if such a program would be valuable in a museum setting as well, so I would love to learn more about what is working and what is not with accessible programming, and how museums would like to move forward (or not) with these endeavors.  If you are more comfortable reaching out to me personally, my email is nicole@trayplay.com.  Thanks.

I am interested in connecting with museums that are already offering programming for adults with dementia and their caregivers to learn more about your experience with developing such a program.  For the last 15 years I have been facilitating a creative hands-on sensory-based experience in long term care communities that engages a wide variety of abilities.  I am curious to see if such a program would be valuable in a museum setting as well, so I would love to learn more about what is working and what is not with accessible programming, and how museums would like to move forward (or not) with these endeavors.  If you are more comfortable reaching out to me personally, my email is nicole@trayplay.com.  Thanks.

Hello, Nicole,

I did a quick online search using keywords of 'museums with dementia programs', of course. Here are three of the many resources:  

• https://daanow.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Art-Museums-offering-Dementia-Programming.pdf
• https://www.museumnext.com/article/designing-museum-programmes-for-people-with-dementia/
• https://blooloop.com/museum/opinion/health-and-wellbeing-in-museums/ (which also offers highlights of a summit on how organizations can support health of users, audiences and staff)

On a broader scale, a grass roots initiative related to the intersection of health and museums, started in late 2020 by Annie Thomas-Bubel, Learning Programs Coordinator at the Nemours Estate in Wilmington, Delaware. With over 100 museum professionals responding to Annie's meeting invitation, various committees subsequently formed to discuss things like horticultural therapy, patient programming with museums, research on the topic, training medical professionals to work with museum staff to offer museums experiences on/offsite, etc.

On another note, organizations supportive of the intersection of health and museums include, but are not limited to, the following:

• AAM: American Alliance of Museums -- https://www.aam-us.org/  (Membership is required to access most info on health/wellness, including a  Museums, Health and Wellness Compendium)
• NOAH: National Organization of Arts in Health-- https://thenoah.net/

I am also passionate about this topic, so feel free to contact me to chat further! As an independent museum professional and an occupational therapist, I have a unique perspective, having worked with people who have dementia, Alzheimer's Disease as well as those who have had strokes, spinal cord injuries, schizophrenia, PTSD and autism.. among other conditions.

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Terrie Nolinske, Ph.D.
Principal, TNI Consultants LLC
813. 973. 2102
tni@tniconsultants.com
Tampa, FL
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-23-2023 11:27 AM
From: Nicole Root
Subject: Seeking museums that offer accessible programming for adults with dementia

I am interested in connecting with museums that are already offering programming for adults with dementia and their caregivers to learn more about your experience with developing such a program.  For the last 15 years I have been facilitating a creative hands-on sensory-based experience in long term care communities that engages a wide variety of abilities.  I am curious to see if such a program would be valuable in a museum setting as well, so I would love to learn more about what is working and what is not with accessible programming, and how museums would like to move forward (or not) with these endeavors.  If you are more comfortable reaching out to me personally, my email is nicole@trayplay.com.  Thanks.

Hello, Nicole,

I did a quick online search using keywords of 'museums with dementia programs', of course. Here are three of the many resources:  

• https://daanow.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Art-Museums-offering-Dementia-Programming.pdf
• https://www.museumnext.com/article/designing-museum-programmes-for-people-with-dementia/
• https://blooloop.com/museum/opinion/health-and-wellbeing-in-museums/ (which also offers highlights of a summit on how organizations can support health of users, audiences and staff)

On a broader scale, a grass roots initiative related to the intersection of health and museums, started in late 2020 by Annie Thomas-Bubel, Learning Programs Coordinator at the Nemours Estate in Wilmington, Delaware. With over 100 museum professionals responding to Annie's meeting invitation, various committees subsequently formed to discuss things like horticultural therapy, patient programming with museums, research on the topic, training medical professionals to work with museum staff to offer museums experiences on/offsite, etc.

On another note, organizations supportive of the intersection of health and museums include, but are not limited to, the following:

• AAM: American Alliance of Museums -- https://www.aam-us.org/  (Membership is required to access most info on health/wellness, including a  Museums, Health and Wellness Compendium)
• NOAH: National Organization of Arts in Health-- https://thenoah.net/

I am also passionate about this topic, so feel free to contact me to chat further! As an independent museum professional and an occupational therapist, I have a unique perspective, having worked with people who have dementia, Alzheimer's Disease as well as those who have had strokes, spinal cord injuries, schizophrenia, PTSD and autism.. among other conditions.

------------------------------
Terrie Nolinske, Ph.D.
Principal, TNI Consultants LLC
813. 973. 2102
tni@tniconsultants.com
Tampa, FL

Original Message:
Sent: 06-23-2023 11:27 AM
From: Nicole Root
Subject: Seeking museums that offer accessible programming for adults with dementia

I am interested in connecting with museums that are already offering programming for adults with dementia and their caregivers to learn more about your experience with developing such a program.  For the last 15 years I have been facilitating a creative hands-on sensory-based experience in long term care communities that engages a wide variety of abilities.  I am curious to see if such a program would be valuable in a museum setting as well, so I would love to learn more about what is working and what is not with accessible programming, and how museums would like to move forward (or not) with these endeavors.  If you are more comfortable reaching out to me personally, my email is nicole@trayplay.com.  Thanks.

Hello, Nicole,

I did a quick online search using keywords of 'museums with dementia programs', of course. Here are three of the many resources:  

• https://daanow.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Art-Museums-offering-Dementia-Programming.pdf
• https://www.museumnext.com/article/designing-museum-programmes-for-people-with-dementia/
• https://blooloop.com/museum/opinion/health-and-wellbeing-in-museums/ (which also offers highlights of a summit on how organizations can support health of users, audiences and staff)

On a broader scale, a grass roots initiative related to the intersection of health and museums, started in late 2020 by Annie Thomas-Bubel, Learning Programs Coordinator at the Nemours Estate in Wilmington, Delaware. With over 100 museum professionals responding to Annie's meeting invitation, various committees subsequently formed to discuss things like horticultural therapy, patient programming with museums, research on the topic, training medical professionals to work with museum staff to offer museums experiences on/offsite, etc.

On another note, organizations supportive of the intersection of health and museums include, but are not limited to, the following:

• AAM: American Alliance of Museums -- https://www.aam-us.org/  (Membership is required to access most info on health/wellness, including a  Museums, Health and Wellness Compendium)
• NOAH: National Organization of Arts in Health-- https://thenoah.net/

I am also passionate about this topic, so feel free to contact me to chat further! As an independent museum professional and an occupational therapist, I have a unique perspective, having worked with people who have dementia, Alzheimer's Disease as well as those who have had strokes, spinal cord injuries, schizophrenia, PTSD and autism.. among other conditions.

------------------------------
Terrie Nolinske, Ph.D.
Principal, TNI Consultants LLC
813. 973. 2102
tni@tniconsultants.com
Tampa, FL

Original Message:
Sent: 06-23-2023 11:27 AM
From: Nicole Root
Subject: Seeking museums that offer accessible programming for adults with dementia

I am interested in connecting with museums that are already offering programming for adults with dementia and their caregivers to learn more about your experience with developing such a program.  For the last 15 years I have been facilitating a creative hands-on sensory-based experience in long term care communities that engages a wide variety of abilities.  I am curious to see if such a program would be valuable in a museum setting as well, so I would love to learn more about what is working and what is not with accessible programming, and how museums would like to move forward (or not) with these endeavors.  If you are more comfortable reaching out to me personally, my email is nicole@trayplay.com.  Thanks.

I am interested in connecting with museums that are already offering programming for adults with dementia and their caregivers to learn more about your experience with developing such a program.  For the last 15 years I have been facilitating a creative hands-on sensory-based experience in long term care communities that engages a wide variety of abilities.  I am curious to see if such a program would be valuable in a museum setting as well, so I would love to learn more about what is working and what is not with accessible programming, and how museums would like to move forward (or not) with these endeavors.  If you are more comfortable reaching out to me personally, my email is nicole@trayplay.com.  Thanks.

Hello,

I am a co-founder of the SPARK! program that serves people with memory loss and their caregivers. SPARK! has been running for over 15 years and has locations in six states. We provide training, mentoring and support for organizations wishing to start, and retain, the program. Thank you, Rachel, for the shout out! I'm happy to chat with you about the program if you are interested! 

Dawn Koceja

I am interested in connecting with museums that are already offering programming for adults with dementia and their caregivers to learn more about your experience with developing such a program.  For the last 15 years I have been facilitating a creative hands-on sensory-based experience in long term care communities that engages a wide variety of abilities.  I am curious to see if such a program would be valuable in a museum setting as well, so I would love to learn more about what is working and what is not with accessible programming, and how museums would like to move forward (or not) with these endeavors.  If you are more comfortable reaching out to me personally, my email is nicole@trayplay.com.  Thanks.

You could also reach out to Carolyn Halpin- Healy, who runs Arts & Minds. She's collaborated with many museums on programs for people with Dementia. Also check with Charlotte Martin at The Intrepid Sea, Air, Space Museum about their program for people with dementia called Stories Within.

Hello,

I am a co-founder of the SPARK! program that serves people with memory loss and their caregivers. SPARK! has been running for over 15 years and has locations in six states. We provide training, mentoring and support for organizations wishing to start, and retain, the program. Thank you, Rachel, for the shout out! I'm happy to chat with you about the program if you are interested! 

Dawn Koceja

I am interested in connecting with museums that are already offering programming for adults with dementia and their caregivers to learn more about your experience with developing such a program.  For the last 15 years I have been facilitating a creative hands-on sensory-based experience in long term care communities that engages a wide variety of abilities.  I am curious to see if such a program would be valuable in a museum setting as well, so I would love to learn more about what is working and what is not with accessible programming, and how museums would like to move forward (or not) with these endeavors.  If you are more comfortable reaching out to me personally, my email is nicole@trayplay.com.  Thanks.

You could also reach out to Carolyn Halpin- Healy, who runs Arts & Minds. She's collaborated with many museums on programs for people with Dementia. Also check with Charlotte Martin at The Intrepid Sea, Air, Space Museum about their program for people with dementia called Stories Within.

Hello,

I am a co-founder of the SPARK! program that serves people with memory loss and their caregivers. SPARK! has been running for over 15 years and has locations in six states. We provide training, mentoring and support for organizations wishing to start, and retain, the program. Thank you, Rachel, for the shout out! I'm happy to chat with you about the program if you are interested! 

Dawn Koceja

I am interested in connecting with museums that are already offering programming for adults with dementia and their caregivers to learn more about your experience with developing such a program.  For the last 15 years I have been facilitating a creative hands-on sensory-based experience in long term care communities that engages a wide variety of abilities.  I am curious to see if such a program would be valuable in a museum setting as well, so I would love to learn more about what is working and what is not with accessible programming, and how museums would like to move forward (or not) with these endeavors.  If you are more comfortable reaching out to me personally, my email is nicole@trayplay.com.  Thanks.

Hello,

I am a co-founder of the SPARK! program that serves people with memory loss and their caregivers. SPARK! has been running for over 15 years and has locations in six states. We provide training, mentoring and support for organizations wishing to start, and retain, the program. Thank you, Rachel, for the shout out! I'm happy to chat with you about the program if you are interested! 

Dawn Koceja

I am interested in connecting with museums that are already offering programming for adults with dementia and their caregivers to learn more about your experience with developing such a program.  For the last 15 years I have been facilitating a creative hands-on sensory-based experience in long term care communities that engages a wide variety of abilities.  I am curious to see if such a program would be valuable in a museum setting as well, so I would love to learn more about what is working and what is not with accessible programming, and how museums would like to move forward (or not) with these endeavors.  If you are more comfortable reaching out to me personally, my email is nicole@trayplay.com.  Thanks.

I am interested in connecting with museums that are already offering programming for adults with dementia and their caregivers to learn more about your experience with developing such a program.  For the last 15 years I have been facilitating a creative hands-on sensory-based experience in long term care communities that engages a wide variety of abilities.  I am curious to see if such a program would be valuable in a museum setting as well, so I would love to learn more about what is working and what is not with accessible programming, and how museums would like to move forward (or not) with these endeavors.  If you are more comfortable reaching out to me personally, my email is nicole@trayplay.com.  Thanks.

Hi Nicole, 

I love your sensory tray play ideas!! Please feel very welcome to join a monthly conversation group that I host, the Coalition of Arts, Health & Wellbeing, to meet some more like-minded museum/healthcare/cultural program professionals. Group meeting invite is here:https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MzhlMWI5MzUtMzE3MC00MjY2LWE4YTQtOTc5Mzk2ODE0NDNj%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22024838dd-df4f-4d57-aaaa-7d70f0f44039%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%229cfc538f-0f0b-431a-ad1b-cfbb4ac2505d%22%7d please feel free to attend whenever you have the time!

We meet every third Friday of the month to share experiences working in the intersections of Healthcare and Humanities. Anyone is welcome to attend--from those who have been doing this work for a long time to those who are interested in learning more. 

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13966294/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/427911235129806

I am interested in connecting with museums that are already offering programming for adults with dementia and their caregivers to learn more about your experience with developing such a program.  For the last 15 years I have been facilitating a creative hands-on sensory-based experience in long term care communities that engages a wide variety of abilities.  I am curious to see if such a program would be valuable in a museum setting as well, so I would love to learn more about what is working and what is not with accessible programming, and how museums would like to move forward (or not) with these endeavors.  If you are more comfortable reaching out to me personally, my email is nicole@trayplay.com.  Thanks.