Virtual Dementia Tour
Your Window Into Their World
At this time we are not able to conduct the VDT(R) experience. The GWEP Grant formally ended June 2024, we continue to seek funding to resume the simulation experience. For additional information, contact Cheryl King at cheryl@coloradonursingcenter.
While we continue to live in a world without a cure to Alzheimer’s Disease, the 6th leading cause of death in the United States, we need to find a way to make life with the disease more livable.
As part of the GWEP grant, several Center staff members have been trained to deliver the Virtual Dementia Tour (VDT), an evidence-based product of Second Wind Dreams, free of cost to agencies across Colorado. The Virtual Dementia Tour is a scientifically proven method that builds sensitivity and awareness in individuals caring for those with dementia by temporarily altering participants’ physical and sensory abilities. This evidence-based program simulates changes associated with cognitive decline. Geriatric specialist, P.K. Beville authored and created the VDT as her post-graduate work. This patented program offers hope by providing practical ways to create an environment that supports the disease and increases understanding.
This training can be brought to your organization or school, or we can host individuals, families, or teams to come visit our permanent training space in our office in Denver.