Start Date: 8/26/2026 11:00 AM EDT
End Date: 8/26/2026 1:00 PM EDT
Venue Name: Zoom Webinar
Organization Name:
Maine Health Care Association
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Program Date: August 26, 2026
Program Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
CEU’s: 2
Rates:
MHCA Member: $90
Non-Member: $135
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Banish the Stigma: Bridging Relationships Between Residents Using Art
There are many stigmas concerning Alzheimer's and Dementia. These stigmas are shared among many of the residents currently residing in continuum of care and long-term care facilities. Some residents are uncomfortable with the idea of interacting with others who have memory loss or believe that dementia means people are no longer able to create or participate in meaningful activities. Art programming has been used as a bridge in my facility to develop rapport and relationships between residents of varying cognition in all levels of care. Learn how our facility's Art Program is banishing resident stigmas and encouraging collaboration. Learn how to create an engaging Art program for your facility and watch the stigmas slowly dissolve!
Colleen Knudson is the Activity and Volunteer Services Coordinator at Attic Angel Community in Middleton, WI. Colleen has had experience speaking at the state, national, and international level. She is a CDP and a Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer through NCCDP. Colleen has worked in Long Term Care for over 17 years in a variety of settings- Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Adult Day. She is currently serving as the President of her state activity association (WRAP) and is the current International Development Director for the National Association of Activity Professionals. Colleen is the owner and operator of Knudson Consulting LLC.
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