DEMENTIA VENTURES
CURRENT HUB PARTNERS' PROJECTS
Dementia Ventures is a commitment by the Westside Seniors Hub Partner Organizations to offer diverse activities for people living with dementia and their care partners. These activities are designed to:
reduce stigma
sustain quality of life
The projects listed below are partially funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada via the Building Capacity for Meaningful Participation by People Living with Dementia umbrella project. Current Hub Partner project planning began in early 2020 and is evolving all the time!
For more information, click on a category below to learn more, or
click on a Partner's name for their contact information.
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
Hub Partners want to foster more inclusive communities. They engage a wide range of community members in plans and conversations to build and change programs, and increase awareness.
These Partners are currently working on projects to achieve those objectives.
If you can participate in their projects, please click on the Partner's name and contact them directly.
Kitsilano Community Centre Association
offers a variety of physical, social, and multicultural programming
Community Needs Assessment Group that looks at how best to serve the neighbourhood
West Point Grey United Church
TLC (The Lunch Club) A program for seniors and people with dementia in the west side of Vancouver. A Four Part Series with educational component and group discussions.
Congregation members at Pacific Spirit United Church created an insightful four-part series looking at dementia from a community perspective. It's called Beacon *shining light on Dementia and is available online.
PROGRAM PLANNING
Hub Partners are adapting existing programs to be more inclusive and planning new programs. They appreciate having community members participate at every stage - planning, implementing and sustaining - to build community capacity.
If you can participate at any stage of program planning or implementation, please click on the name of a Hub Partner below for their project description and contact them directly.
develop programs & design space
purchase art supplies to diversify programs
identify assets & gaps in services for seniors
adapt Salmonberry Days for inclusive programming
promote dementia awareness
engage Business Improvement Areas (BIA) in a series of dialogues
South Granville Seniors Centre
Story of their Happy Memories Café
Collaborative Project - Fireweed Club
helping provide transportation to bring participants to outdoor events.
great opportunities to connect with the larger community and build new connections with people living with dementia in the community.
summer schedule of activities in Vancouver's westside parks and plazas
coming soon here
DISCOVERING COMMUNITY ASSETS
If you can participate in building capacity, please click on the Hub Partner's name for their contact them directly.
The Building Capacity Project - Dementia Ventures
Offers engaging programs in order to help organizations make existing offerings more inclusive.
Informs future policies and priorities in community and health settings for dementia inclusive communities.
Westside Seniors Hub - Transportation Initiative
Model Programs that explore van-sharing and public transit challenges and solutions for seniors.
Develop a website to showcase Partners' projects and opportunities to get involved
Invite diverse community members to become involved