SYMPATHY SIMULATION
SYM SIM: A unique approach to dementia and elder care education.
SYMPATHY SIMULATION
SYM SIM: A unique approach to dementia and elder care education.
SIMULATING THE EXPERIENCE OF FRAILTY AND MEMORY LOSS
to promote compassion and improve care and understanding of our elders
"SymSim" is a training format that "suits up" the student to give them a tactile, physical experience about what it feels like to struggle with activities of daily living.
I just wish I had done this sooner, to know what my wife is going through every day
- SymSim Participant
A GLIMPSE AT OUR PAST PARTICIPANTS
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I had no idea it was this hard for them, I'm so glad our team got this experience so we can do better for our residents
- Arcadia Employee, SymSim student
Thank you to our sponsor:
Sym-Sim is presented by Arcadia Living
Donna Poole is the founder of Arcadia Living and created this training program for her caregiving staff. Arcadia was created for her father who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2008. Donna brings the Sym-Sim experience to her community in memory of her dad.