You might be surprised to learn that quite a few major museums and attractions offer specialty programming for those living with dementia and/or sensory adaptations to help with sensory input that may otherwise prove to be overwhelming.
Here are some things happening in May:
Alzheimer’s Care Roswell GA – Dementia Friendly Happenings in Atlanta
The High Museum – Musing Together(May 14th 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM) Musing Together is a monthly art conversation program designed for individuals with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia and their care partners. Museum staff facilitate lively conversations focusing on three to four artworks on view in the museum’s collection. Registration is $5 per person. For more information and how to sign-up please visit https://high.org/musing-together/Atlanta Botanical Garden – Sensory Friendly Event (May 20th 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM) This family-friendly event the Garden will be open exclusively for individuals with cognitive and sensory processing disabilities and their families. For more information, please visit https://atlantabg.org/calendar/sensory-friendly-event/
KultureCity offers an extensive list of attractions and restaurants in the greater Atlanta area that are sensory-inclusive, serving those with sensory and cognitive impairments. Download their app or visit their website for more information https://www.kulturecity.org/
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