The Society for the Arts in Dementia Care promotes dignity and creative expression for individuals with dementia, providing a platform for collaboration between academia and the arts. The 5th International Conference on Creative Expression, Communication, and Dementia will take place from October 1-2, 2010, with pre-conference workshops on September 30, addressing themes of health, aging, and the creative arts. The event will offer networking opportunities and feature various workshops aimed at enhancing the quality of life for seniors and those with cognitive impairments.

1. CECD 2010
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The Society’s Mission Statement
The Society for the Arts in Dementia Care is
built on the premise that people living with
dementia have the right to dignity, to be
heard and to be valued. The Society
provides an interdisciplinary forum for
creative expression in dementia care,
bringing together academic research and
practical knowledge through collaboration
between the medical profession and the
creative arts. The Society aims to
disseminate knowledge and establish ties
with dementia care organizations worldwide,
improving the quality of life for people with
dementia.
CONTACT US
The Society for the Arts in Dementia Care
#100-125 West 2nd Street
North Vancouver, BC
Canada V7M 1C5
E-mail: info@cecd-society.org
Tel: 604-986-6408
Office Hours: Mon-Sat (10am-5pm PT)
www.cecd-society.org
Please Note: Final Program TBA in June 2010
Registration Fees
(Canadian Dollars)
Annual Society Membership Fee $35
Conference Fee (Member) $215
Conference Fee (Non-Member) $250
Conference Fee (Student/Senior) $175
Workshop Fee $45
Conference Dinner Tickets $40
www.cecd-society.org
For other payment methods,
e-mail info@cecd-society.org
or call 604-986-6408
Cancellation fee is $50.00.
No refunds after September 10, 2010.
The 5th International
CECD Conference
HEALTH, AGING AND THE
CREATIVE ARTS
Pre-Conference Workshops
September 30, 2010
A Multi-Disciplinary Conference of
Art and Sciences
October 1 2, 2010
Penticton Lakeside Resort
21 Lakeshore Drive West
Penticton, BC V2A 7M5
Tel: 250-493-9772
Pamphlet designed by Carmel Tanaka (2010)

2. Local Festival and
Special Event Information
Conference Overview and Invited Speakers
Pre-Conference Workshops Friday Saturday, October 1 2, 2010
The 30th Annual
Okanagan Fall Wine Festival
October 1-10, 2010
With more than 100 wineries within 45 minutes
of Penticton, it’s easy to find a way to sniff, swirl
and sip your days away. Held at the peak of the
grape harvest and the only event of its kind in
North America, the Fall Wine Festival celebrates
the culmination of another year’s growing period.
Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the
festival gives wine aficionados over 165 reasons
to toast Canada’s premier grape-growing region.
Sip exceptional wines while admiring the brilliant
array of autumn colours – it’s a perfect pairing.
From tours and tastings to grape stomps and
educational seminars, the majority of vino-related
activities take place in the vicinity of
Penticton, making it an ideal base.
For a list of Okanagan Wine Festival events,
go to www.owfs.com. For help planning your
perfect Penticton getaway, call 1-800-663-5052,
e-mail visitors@penticton.org or go to
www.tourismpenticton.com.
Conference Dinner
Friday, October 1, 6:00 pm
An elegant dinner provides opportunities to
mingle and network in a welcoming atmosphere
directly on location at the Penticton Lakeside
Resort in the Okanagan Valley.
The 5th International Conference on Creative
Expression, Communication and Dementia is being
held at the Penticton Lakeside Resort in Penticton,
BC, Canada, October 1 2, 2010, with pre-conference
workshops on September 30, 2010.
The overall theme of the conference is Health,
Aging and the Creative Arts. The conference
welcomes the participation of academics,
researchers, practitioners and the public at large.
It provides an excellent opportunity for networking,
exchanging ideas and gaining insights into new
trends and developments that can improve the
lives of well seniors and seniors with cognitive
impairments. The conference is hosted by the
Society for the Art in Dementia Care with the
generous support of Pfizer Canada Inc.
Featured Workshops
Thursday, September 30, 2010
More Than Just a Red Nose:
Using Humour Clown-Munication in Everyday Life
Bernie Warren, PhD
Seniors Make Plays From Their Stories
David Barnet
Creativity and Group Expression as a
Means of Connection
Shelley Klammer
The Songwriting WorksTM Experience:
Enhancing Health for Elders, their Families and
Communities
Judith-Kate Friedman
Asa Don Brown, PhD
Professional Therapist, Advocate, Motivational Speaker
and Author – Williams Lake, BC
Bernie Warren, PhD
Professor of Drama in Education Community and
Founder of ‘Fools For Health’ – Windsor, ON
Dalia Gottlieb-Tanaka, PhD
Researcher on Creativity in Dementia Care and Founder
of ‘The Society of the Arts in Dementia Care’ –
Vancouver, BC
David Barnet
Professor of Drama and Founding Artistic Director of
‘Catalyst Theatre’ and ‘GeriActors and Friends’ –
Edmonton, AB
Jeanne Sommerfield
Wellness Coordinator at ‘The Harrison’ at Elim Village –
Surrey, BC
Judith-Kate Friedman
Founding Director of ‘Songwriting WorksTM’ –
Washington, USA
Julie Gross McAdam, MA
Art Therapist and Founder of MAC.ART Program –
Melbourne, Australia
Pamela Brett-MacLean, PhD
Director of the Arts Humanities in Health Medicine
Program – Edmonton, AB
Patricia Bruce
Art Therapist for People with Dementia – Victoria, BC
Peter Graf, PhD
Professor of Psychology and Director of the NSERC and
CIHR funded Memory and Cognition Laboratory –
Vancouver, BC
Shelley Klammer
Expressive Artist and Therapeutic Art Instructor –
Vancouver, BC