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2012 Winner, Creative Expression: University of Wisconsin-

Milwaukee, Center on Age & Community - Milwaukee, WI

The Center on Age & Community (CAC) strives to combine the University’s expertise with the experience

of those who work in the aging field to create innovative ways of improving people’s lives as they age.

The Center’s activities focus on leading in the field of long term care by offering cutting edge educational
programs and products; creating national models of person-centered dementia care through targeted ap-

plied research projects and consulting; and raising awareness of CAC offerings and events through effec-

tive communication. Website: www.ageandcommunity.org

Program: TimeSlips

TimeSlips opens creative storytelling to

people with dementia by replacing the

pressure to remember with the freedom

to imagine. It inspires others to see

beyond loss to recognize their strengths;

and improves the quality of life of people
with dementia and their caregivers. The

program offers training, certification,

and consulting for individuals and or-

ganizations, and acts as a resource for

those dedicated to transforming demen-
tia care through creative engagement.

Gathered stories can be celebrated and

shared with other family members and

friends. The project also includes a free,

interactive website where caregivers can

facilitate storytelling wherever they are.
Program staff estimated training over

3,000 caregivers over the past 14 years.

Website: www.timeslips.org

“The revelation that ‘I can’t remember but I CAN imagine,’ blessed my mind, heart, and soul.” -

Dave Sheehan, newly diagnosed

“TimeSlips continues to grow . . . helping caregivers to feel the shift from “doing for” to “creating

with.” - Anne Basting, Director

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