What types of programs does MoMA offer for people with dementia and their caregivers?
MoMA is one of the first museums in the country to offer programs to make its collection and special exhibitions accessible to people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. These offerings give those living with the degenerative disease an expressive outlet and forum for dialogue. Specially trained Museum educators engage participants in the early and middle stages of the disease in lively discussions by focusing in depth on iconic art from MoMA’s collection and special exhibitions. The Museum’s offerings for individuals with dementia and their caregivers include by-request programs for groups coming from care organizations, such as assisted-living facilities, nursing homes, and adult care centers. These programs, which incorporate conversations and analyses of artworks and may include art-making components, can take place at the Museum and/or off-site at the organization. The Museum also offers Meet Me at MoMA, a monthly interactive gallery program during non-public hours for
