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Creative Insights: Tours for Individuals with Alzheimer’s and their Care Partners

Monday, Aug 20, 2018 | 10am–12pm

ADMISSION: Free, registration required

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2018-08-20 10:00:00 UTC2018-08-20 12:00:00 UTC America/Los_AngelesThe CJM - 736 Mission St, San Francisco, CACreative Insights: Tours for Individuals with Alzheimer’s and their Care Partners Featured tour: Lew The Jew and His Circle: Origins of the American Tattoo Individuals with early-stage Alzheimer’s and their care partners are invited to join a multi-sensory and interactive guided tour of current exhibitions led by a trained Museum educator. Tours are followed by hands-on art studio where participants have a chance to talk about art, explore art materials, and create meaningful connections with others. Offered in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California.

Featured tour: Lew The Jew and His Circle: Origins of the American Tattoo

Individuals with early-stage Alzheimer’s and their care partners are invited to join a multi-sensory and interactive guided tour of current exhibitions led by a trained Museum educator. Tours are followed by hands-on art studio where participants have a chance to talk about art, explore art materials, and create meaningful connections with others.

Offered in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California.

(image description: A diverse group of older adults, some seated and some standing, are in the gallery listening to the tour guide and looking at a piece of art in an enclosed case.)

 

contact

For more information or to register, contact Vanessa Souza, Early Stage Program Coordinator, Alzheimer’s Association vsouza@alz.org or 408.372.9976

about creative aging

Creative Aging at The CJM is a series of enrichment activities for older adults that supports health, wellness, and quality of life. Offerings include dance, storytelling, films, classes, tours, and public programs. Programs occur every Free First Tuesday, as well as at additional times.

accessibility

The CJM is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all. Sign language interpretation (ASL) can be scheduled for all programs with at least two weeks notice by emailing access@thecjm.org or by calling 415.655.7856 (relay calls welcome). FM assistive listening devices (ALDs) for sound enhancement are available for all talks and tours. For more info, visit our Accessibility page.

community partner

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support, and research. The Alzheimer's Association's mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Specialized services, including support groups, care consultation, and education programs, are available for people with Early Stage Alzheimer's or related disorders, and their care partners. Programs are available throughout the Bay Area. For more information, please contact the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.

supporters

Access Programs are made possible by major support from Wells Fargo Foundation. Additional generous support is provided by The Morse Family Foundation.

Lew the Jew and His Circle: Origins of American Tattoo is organized by The Contemporary Jewish Museum. Sponsorship is generously provided by Maribelle and Stephen Leavitt, Joyce Linker, and Pacific Heights Plastic Surgery.