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Dr. Bill Thomas leads Community Workshop: Disrupt Dementia
April 21, 2016, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
$15What if nearly everything we think we know about aging is wrong?
We invite you to join in the global fight against ageism as Dr. Bill Thomas, world-renowned geriatrician, author, creator of the Greenhouse Movement and the Eden Alternative and co-founder of ChangingAging.org brings bring the Age of Disruption Tour to the Research Triangle on April 21, 2016.
Please join Bill Thomas, along with musicians Nate Silas Richardson and international recording artist Samite as we disrupt our culture’s views about aging and dementia. At two different events, we will work to equip our next generation of elders with the skills and enthusiasm for this important work.
Disrupt Dementia
A 90-minute community workshop focused on disrupting stereotypes regarding dementia. The event will premiere a new documentary by the director of the award-winning film Alive Inside, followed by live music and participant engagement. April 21, 2:30-4:30pm, Friday Center
Aging: Life’s Most Dangerous Game
Blending myth and science, live music and storytelling this 90 minute event of “non fiction theatre” features a highly entertaining and highly disruptive exploration of aging. April 21, 2016, 7-8:30pm, Friday Center
Tickets for both performances are $15. All tickets, venue, and other information is at drbillthomas.org