Dementia Institute

08/19/2026

Dementia Institute would like to give a big thank you to Celebration Cinema, Dementia Friendly Saline and United Bank of Michigan for partnering with us and sponsoring our upcoming Dementia Friendly Movie Events! With their support we are able to promote dementia well-being in the West Michigan Community!

Our first dementia friendly movie will take place on August 24th at 12:30pm at Celebration Cinema North. We will be showing “Grease”. Tickets are $5 at the door and include a small drink & popcorn!

For more information on sponsorship or upcoming dementia friendly events, contact Madilyn Klaver at [email protected]

08/12/2026

Join us for a relaxed, dementia-friendly screening of the classic musical Grease! Designed specifically for individuals living with brain change and their care partners to enjoy music, nostalgia and fun together!

Contact Madilyn Klaver at [email protected] for more information!

08/11/2026

We’re pleased to recognize DLM Private Home Health Care, delores_lynn for achieving Dementia Institute Accreditation! Their staff have successfully participated in a simulation and several classes, demonstrating their abilities to effectively serve customers living with dementia. Learn more about DLM Private Home Health Care at dlmhomehealth.com. Contact [email protected] to learn more about Certification for you and Accreditation for your organization!

08/08/2026

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This summer, we strengthened participant care at our Lowell center through our ongoing partnership with the Dementia Institute.

Over four weekly, two-hour sessions, nine more team members became dementia-certified professionals, meaning our entire team at this location has now completed this specialized training! A variety of departments participated — everything from physical therapy and social work to nutrition services and admin support. Because dementia touches every aspect of care, every role has an important part to play.

We're incredibly grateful to the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce for making this training possible through the Ivan K. Blough Training Fund. With your support, we can continue to provide compassionate, knowledgeable care and give family caregivers reassurance and respite. Thank you for recognizing the importance of dementia education and helping us continue to advance the care our community deserves!

07/17/2026

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07/09/2026

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This Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the moments that bring connection, purpose, and joy.



Laughter shared between residents. Smiles exchanged with loved ones. Caregivers discovering new ways to connect. These are the everyday joys the Tovertafel helps make possible.



Through grant funding and collaboration with Holland Home, the Dementia Institute helped bring multiple Tovertafel units to Holland Home communities. This innovative interactive projection system uses purposeful play to encourage cognitive, social, physical, and sensory engagement for people living with dementia.



Every interaction is a reminder that even small moments of connection can spark joy, preserve dignity, and enrich the lives of residents, families, and those who care for them.



We're grateful to partner with Holland Home through our shared Trillium Living commitment to advancing compassionate, person-centered dementia care.

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06/22/2026

We're excited to see continued momentum around the Intergenerational Living Initiative, our partnership with MSU College of Human Medicine, now featured in the latest issue of MSU Today. Through this innovative program, medical student Kaylin Burton engages directly with older adults living with dementia, helping to shape both dementia care and the future of medical education.

We are proud to see this program highlighted again as it grows and inspires broader conversations about compassionate, person- centered care.

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Through MSU's first-in-the-nation Intergenerational Living Program, medical student Kaylin Burton learns person-centered dementia care by living alongside older adults.

06/21/2026

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Through MSU's first-in-the-nation Intergenerational Living Program, medical student Kaylin Burton learns person-centered dementia care by living alongside older adults.

06/21/2026

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06/05/2026

Come visit us at the East Grand Rapids Library on Tuesday, June 16th from 2-5 pm!

Interested in our research but can't attend the open house? Fill out our interest form (https://forms.office.com/r/kDSgcBjar1) or contact us at 616-235-5499.