We are so glad you’re here! The Woodlands Dementia Experience is a high-impact dementia simulation experience that immerses participants into life with dementia, resulting in a deeper understanding of what it’s like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory change.  

 

We create a welcoming and safe space for everyone who joins us on this journey of learning and understanding dementia. This experience is designed to be both educational and empowering, helping you gain deeper insight into what it’s like to live with dementia while offering you tools to enhance communication and improve care.

During the experience, we will explore several key topics:

Normal Aging vs Dementia: We’ll break down some differences between normal aging and dementia, giving you a clearer understanding of how cognitive changes may manifest.

The Bookshelf Model of Memory Storage: This visual model helps explain how our brains store memories and how dementia affects different types of memory.
 

How Dementia Affects Sensory Processing: You’ll learn how sensory processing changes as dementia progresses and how this can impact daily experiences for those living with the condition.

Tailoring Communication for Successful Interaction: Effective communication is key to supporting someone with dementia. We will discuss practical strategies for adjusting your communication style to foster meaningful and positive interactions.

We hope that this experience will offer you new perspectives and tools to bring comfort, connection, and understanding to your relationships with those living with dementia.

 

Thank you for joining us, and we look forward to sharing this journey of learning with you.