Experience Dementia: Take a Walk in their Shoes

Experience Dementia: Take a Walk in their Shoes

Workshop | This program is completed

2422 N. Thompson Street Springdale, AR 72764 United States

Lecture Room

Open to OLLI Members and Non-OLLI Members

Friday, September 23, 2022-Wednesday, September 28, 2022

10:00 AM-12:00 PM on Wed Fri

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$34.00

$19.00

The Virtual Dementia Tour, an individualized experience rather than a group experience, is a unique opportunity to feel firsthand what it is like for a person suffering from dementia. Participants will gain an understanding of how dementia impacts individuals and their caregivers. This hands-on experience takes approximately 20 minutes but will change your view of dementia forever.

In the second session, participants will have the opportunity to come together as a large group and discuss the VDT experience. We will also learn the basics of Alzheimer’s Disease and other types of dementia and what impact dementia has on our community.


Participants will sign up for a time slot via the Schmieding Center. Information will be shared with registered participants.

  • This two-session program will be held in person at the Schmieding Center, located at 2422 N Thompson St, Springdale.

    Click on the link below for driving directions to the location:

    Schmieding Center Directions

Brandi Schneider is a licensed master level geriatric social worker.  She currently works at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences/Schmieding Center for Senior Education as the Coordinator of Aging Services.  In her role there, she offers individualized education and support to older adults and their families, as well as, group support and community education.  She is involved in program development and community collaboration efforts.  Brandi has worked in a variety of geriatric settings, including nursing homes, in-patient geriatric psychiatry, home health, adult day services, and caregiver education.