CC Aging Guide 2026 - Flipbook - Page 36
EXPERIENCE IT. UNDERSTAND IT.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Dementia Live® is an immersive experience
that helps you gain a deeper understanding
of what it may feel like to live with dementia.
DURING DEMENTIA LIVE,
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
participants wear specialized equipment that
simulates the physical and cognitive changes
associated with dementia while completing
everyday tasks.
Family members & caregivers
Healthcare & senior care
professionals
First responders
Blurred
Vision
Distracting
Sounds
Reduced
Touch
Confusion &
Disorientation
This realistic experience fosters empathy,
improves communication, and inspires
dementia-friendly communities.
Community leaders &
volunteers
Anyone who wants to
better understand dementia
MORE UNDERSTANDING. MORE COMPASSION. BETTER CARE.
Together, we can create a more dementia-friendly community.
WHY IT MATTERS
FOR MORE INFORMATION,
Greater understanding leads
to kinder interactions, better
support, and a higher quality
of life for people living with
dementia and their families.
contact the Carroll County Division of
Aging & Disabilities at
410-386-3800
or email ccboa@carrollcountymd.gov
LET’S BUILD A COMMUNITY WHERE EVERYONE
LIVES WITH DIGNITY, RESPECT, AND UNDERSTANDING.
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Empathy changes everything.
2026 – 2027 Carroll County Division of Aging & Disabilities Resource Guide
