Upcoming Event: Clark’s Immersive Dementia Experience for Caregivers

Caring for a loved one with dementia comes with challenges that are difficult to fully grasp—until you experience them yourself. Dementia deeply affects how individuals process the world around them. Sounds become disorienting, once-familiar objects feel foreign, and everyday tasks become overwhelming. That is why Clark is proud to host an event for caregivers that immerses them into what it is like to live with memory loss. This unique event offers a 4-5 minute dementia simulation that puts you in the shoes of someone experiencing memory loss. Led by experts in dementia care, this event will help families gain insight, build empathy, and feel more confident in their caregiving journey.

What Makes the Dementia Live® Simulation So Powerful?

Developed by the AGE-u-cate Training Institute, the Dementia Live® Simulation is a powerful hands-on experience that mimics the sensory and cognitive challenges of dementia. Here’s what attendees can expect:

• Expert Speaker Chris Simons – A highly recognized expert in dementia programming and services who will share techniques on how to care for yourself while caring for a loved one. Her insights will help you navigate the challenges of caregiving with resilience and grace.
• Connect with Others – Meet and learn from fellow caregivers who understand your journey.
• Open Q&A & Support Resources – Get answers to your questions and discover helpful tools for navigating the caregiving journey.

This event is free and open to the public, welcoming spouses, adult children, and family caregivers seeking a deeper understanding of their loved one’s reality.

March 27, 2025
3:00 p.m.
Clark at Franklin
1551 M.L.K. Jr St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506

To register, complete the form below, call 616-278-652032, or email marketing@clarkretirement.org

Space is limited, so please reserve your spot by March 21.

Why Clark Invests So Much in Caregiver Training

Clark is known for being Grand Rapids’ premier memory care community because of our unmatched level of training and care provided. Every single Clark team member who interacts with memory care residents receives specialized training in Dementia Live® so they can:

• Better understand the behaviors and challenges your loved one faces.
• Learn techniques to improve communication and reduce stress.
• Gain confidence in making care decisions with compassion and clarity.

Clark’s Commitment to Excellence in Memory Care

Clark is the first Life Plan Community in the United States to adopt the Montessori for Aging and Dementia program, empowering residents with memory loss to maintain independence and purpose. Combined with Dementia Live® training for all staff and family caregivers, music therapy, equine therapy, and highly personalized care plans, Clark provides a holistic approach to memory care that is truly unmatched in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Register for the Event

To register for the event, please complete the form below or call 616-278-6520.