Photography holds significant power for individuals living with dementia, offering various therapeutic, emotional, and cognitive benefits. By documenting their world through photography, individuals were able to share their life stories and connect with loved ones, fostering a sense of identity, community, and belonging. Each participant was provided with a digital camera from Sony of Canada for this hands-on workshop, with their photography reviewed each week to allow for coaching and feedback, promoting the development of their personal stories.

The Visual Storytelling Program has been a remarkable success, empowering each participant to narrate their unique life stories through the lens of photography. By giving individuals the tools and opportunity to capture their experiences, we gained profound insights into their worlds and realities. Every photograph became a powerful narrative, encapsulating entire journeys and revealing layers of personal history and emotion that might otherwise remain unspoken. This program not only celebrated individual creativity and expression but also fostered a deeper understanding and connection among participants, their families, and caregivers.

Meet the participants below.