Create & Celebrate is a month-long celebration of the creativity of older adults and people with memory loss, to be held in May 2009 (Older Americans Month). The goal is to reduce the stigma of people with Alzheimer's and related dementia and to increase community understanding of aging issues. Events in May 2009 will be preceded by a year-long series of activities.

Events will take place primarily in the Triad area and will include:

TimeSlips Celebrations-participants will celebrate the stories they created in TimeSlips sessions. Each participant will receive a personalized momento to share with family, caregivers and friends.

Art Exhibits-paintings by participants of the PaintAbilities and Memories in the Making programs will be on display throughout the community. Written stories and interpretive paintings of TimeSlips stories created in intergenerational and developmentally disabled settings will also be on display.

Performances-actors and storytellers will interpret and perform stories created by participants of TimeSlips. Forum discussions will follow to focus on the creative abilities and possibilities of people with memory loss.

The Center for Creative Aging-North Carolina is actively seeking partners and funding for this signature series of events. Consider joining us to change lives and change attitudes!

Interested in helping us spread the word about creative aging in North Carolina? Complete this form and return it to CCA-NC.