Chestnut Knoll to hold Virtual Dementia Experience to help Caregivers

Understand the Struggles of Living with Dementia

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live life in the day of someone who has dementia? What is their perspective? Thanks to Chestnut Knoll, caregivers and family members are able to “walk in their loved ones’ shoes” and experience dementia for themselves, so they can better understand the physical and mental challenges of those who have dementia. Chestnut Knoll is pleased to invite the public to a simulated, group experience of Virtual Dementia on Thursday, July 20 at 2 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.

As part of this group virtual tour, selected participants will be given sets of everyday tasks to be completed while senses are impaired, which simulates the physical and mental difficulties associated with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, such as loss of auditory interpretation, increased confusion, loss of central and peripheral vision and more. The rest of the group is able to observe, discuss, and better understand the dementia process.

After experiencing this tour, participants will have a greater understanding of the realities of what living with dementia is like. This program has shown to improve communication and care, and provides information that guests can take away so they can learn how to create a positive environment for those with dementia.

This event is free and open to the public; however, space is limited and registration is required. Please call 610-4738066 to register for this oneof-a-kind experience.