DEMENTIA SUPPORT CENTRE PROGRAM
About
For the past few years, we’ve been running an activity program with our neighbours at Cedar House, which is a day respite centre operated by Dementia Australia.
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Our innovative program is based on bringing two generations together for engaging activities.
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How it works is that our kindergarten children go in to visit the older people at Cedar House for a planned session. These sessions might involve singalongs, storytime, or art and craft projects. One noteworthy undertaking has been to produce a piece of art together, for a Dementia Australia public art show supported by the Gold Coast City Council.
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In developing this program, cross-generational connections and relationships are being built, emphasising the importance of empathy and connecting with others.
Feedback from members
“I love when the kids come in, they make me feel young again””- Elaine.
“I miss my own grandchildren, so it is nice when they come over and say hello – they have so
much energy – they make me feel tired watching them “- Gwen.
“They are very cute, I like it when we play the tennis game together, they make me laugh “-
Wendy.
