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Follow on Google News | Emagine Entertainment Introduces Dementia Friendly Screeningsmagine Partners with Dementia Friendly Saline to Provide a First-of-its-Kind Movie Experience For Those Living with Dementia and their Caregivers
By: Emagine Entertainment Emagine has partnered with Dementia Friendly Saline to provide guests with a special door to door experience guided by a team of dementia friendly "Purple Angels". These staff members and volunteers will act as guides to greet guests curbside and escort them to a welcome table and then to their designated auditorium. They will provide assistance with seating, restrooms, and will also guide guests to a special designated quiet space for guests if needed. As part of the screenings, guests will receive a souvenir booklet, a goodie bag and door prizes at each screening event. Guests are encouraged to arrive 45 minutes in advance of the show to participate in a pre-show mingling event which will include a light buffet of finger foods and a fun discussion about the movie. The doors open at 1:15 for each screening and the movie begins at 2:00. Dementia Friendly Screenings will take place once a month exclusively at Emagine Saline. Doors open at 1:15 PM and the film will begin at 2:00 PM. The Spring Lineup of films includes:
Tickets for Dementia Friendly Screening events are just $5.00 each. Tickets to each of these screening events are available only through Dementia Friendly Saline and are not currently available online at Emagine. Guests must RSVP in advance for an accurate count for prizing, food, and additional screening offers. To RSVP for tickets and to learn more, email Jim Mangi at jimmangisr@gmail.com. Dementia Friendly Screenings add to the list of specialty screenings at Emagine where guests can watch some of the newest film releases with an enhanced experience. Open Caption screenings provide subtitles for those with hearing impairments. Sensory Friendly Screenings provide modifications to the theatre atmosphere without modifying the film for those who experience sensory issues. End
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