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Bring Hope and Possibility to Those Living with Dementia

At I'm Still Here (ISH), we empower individuals with dementia to thrive through meaningful engagement in life, family, and community.

 

Your donation helps us deliver arts, culture, and community programs that foster connection, creativity, and joy for those with dementia and their care partners.

 

Together, we can spread hope and possibility to underserved individuals and communities.

Still loved
Still engaged
Still here

The I’m Still Here engagement principles are proven to make a difference.

I’m Still Here Principles

1. STILL HERE: Engage the full person – their attention, enjoyment, and creativity – not just a part; they are still here.

2. AUTHENTIC ENGAGEMENT: Offer present-moment activities that authentically engage immediate attention with no need for recall or planning.

3. PURPOSEFUL: Generate opportunities for purpose and meaning through activities that each person cares about, including inviting them to help and support others.

4. SELF EXPRESSION: Use all the senses in creative arts to enable persons living with dementia to learn to express themselves.

5. COMPETENCE: Encourage each individual to use their own knowledge and abilities, as well as to master new skills.

6. CHOICE: Respect each person’s choices; involve them in decisions that affect them.

7. SHARING ENGAGEMENT: Integrate care partners into activities so as to support care partners and reinforce existing relationships.

8. COMMUNITY: Access and use venues and resources in the community when possible, so as to embed engagement programs in the community.

9. REACH OUT: Engage persons with dementia living at home as well as in other settings.

10. SPREAD THE WORD: Keep family and community partners informed about innovative programs that authentically engage persons living with dementia.

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