Building Community and Connections: Innovations in Adult Day Programming for People Living with Dementia

On July 28, 2026, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET, the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center will host the webinar, Building Community and Connections: Innovations in Adult Day Programming for People Living with Dementia. A description of the webinar and registration information follows.

In this webinar, Amazing Place and OPICA Adult Day Program & Counseling Center will share insights into innovative programs and strategies that have proven successful in supporting people living with dementia and their family caregivers.

Amazing Place will highlight its innovative efforts to recruit and engage a multigenerational workforce. Through its STARS (Student Training in Alzheimer’s & Respite over the Summer) program and Legacy Workforce model, the organization creates meaningful opportunities for both individuals beginning their careers and those pursuing new opportunities after retirement.

OPICA will share strategies that support the sustainability of its adult day programs through an extensive multidisciplinary internship program and innovative fundraising initiatives. The presentation will highlight the vital role interns play in engaging and supporting individuals with early memory loss. Participants will also learn about OPICA’s creative fundraising efforts, which help provide participant scholarships, and its legacy giving program, both of which contribute to the long-term sustainability of the organization and its services.