Date/Time

Date(s) - 05.20.2022
8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Event Type

Event Description

Celebrate the Possible! An inclusive day for professionals, care partners, & individuals living with dementia: fun, interactive, & informative… welcoming those of any age & ability to become more dementia-friendly. Join us for a presentation from author John Thorndike, a free Dementia Friends training, door prizes, & breakout sessions with hands-on art experiences that are fun for everyone!

All agenda items are free and open to the public. There is free professional credit available for the Dementia Friends training.

When:
Friday, May 20, 2022
Check-in at 8:30 AM
Events and presentations from 9 AM-3 PM

Where:
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Main Library, 60 S High St, Akron, OH 44326

Who:
Caregivers, professionals, those living with dementia, first responders, front-line and customer service workers, faith leaders and community members, friends and family, literature lovers, art lovers… Anyone and everyone are encouraged to attend Celebrate the Possible!

AM Agenda:
8:30 Check-in
9-10 Dementia Friends Training (With professional credit available)
10-11 The Last of His Mind: A Year in the Shadow of Alzheimer’s- John Thorndike author presentation
11-11:30 Book signing- John Thorndike
11:30-12:30 Theatrical demonstrations; older adult choir

PM Agenda:
1-3 Breakout activities (sensory tables, visual arts experiences, informational discussions)

Summit DD will have a booth and sensory activities at this event. Feel free to stop by, enjoy the event, and say hi to our staff! 

For more information, please visit the library’s website: https://services.akronlibrary.org/event/6522018