10/21/2026
Meaningful Connection Doesn't Have to Rely on Memory.
When engaging with someone living with dementia, it’s generally best not to begin with, “Do you remember…?”
Sometimes, the most meaningful moments come from simply asking someone’s opinion about a topic and let the conversation bloom.
Here are a few examples?
What kind of pie do you think we should have this year for Thanksgiving?
Which painting do you like best?
What's your favorite season?
Would you rather spend a day at the beach or in the mountains?
These questions don't require someone to recall the past. They invite them to share their opinions, express preferences, make choices, and participate right here, right now.
That's part of what makes CONNECT different.
Developed specifically for people living with dementia, CONNECT uses engaging activities featuring art, interesting facts, choices, and guided conversations to create opportunities for meaningful participation.
At Hopeful Aging, we believe that even as memory and cognitive abilities change, the ability to experience joy, connection, and a meaningful quality of life remains.
Because engagement isn't about testing what someone remembers.
It's about celebrating what they can experience today.
Discover how CONNECT is changing the approach to dementia engagement: https://www.theconnectapp.com/