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Creative Aging SF has over 100 participants throughout the Bay Area who have signed up to receive information about our monthly meetings, gatherings, and ongoing events.  If you'd like to be featured on our website as a supporting member, please contact Kari Rogenski, CASF Treasurer, at krogenski@sageeldercare.com  
Supporting Membership Benefits

Creative Aging San Francisco Supporting Members

Alana Goldscheid
Director, Older Adult Social Programming
Jewish Family and Children's Services
email: alanag@jfcs.org
website: https://www.jfcs.org/

Alison Moritz
Program Director, Institute on Aging

keywords: dementia. programming, caregiving, Alzheimer's disease, engagement, seniors
email:  amoritz@ioaging.org
website:  https://www.ioaging.org/

​Calvin Kai Ku
Director, Medical Clown Project

keywords: medical clowning, circus, magic, theater, storytelling, improv therapy, music therapy, therapeutic activity, drama, art
email: ckaiku@medicalclownproject.org
website: medicalclownproject.org ​

Colleen Cotter
Design Researcher, Cognito Therapeutics

keywords: dementia, brain health, in-home therapy, light and sound brain stimulation therapy, caregiver wellness, product design, IDEO
email: colleencotter@gmail.com
website: www.cognitotx.com/

Emelle Sonh
Artist, Gerontologist, Creative Aging Specialist
Director, the ELDER Project

email:  info@emelleart.comwebsite:  www.emelleart.com

Greacian Goeke, MFA
Artistic Director, Impromptu No Tutu Elder Ensemble
Master Teaching Artist, Creative Movement, Music and Percussion for All Ages, Certified Orff Schulwerk and T’ai Chi Educator  ​
key words: communication, joy, freedom, creative health, heal isolation, build confidence, community, dance for all, intergenerational exchange, movement is life
email:  ggoeke@mac.com
weblinks:
Impromptu No Tutu Elder Dance Ensemble:   
https://www.facebook.com/GreacianGoekeImpromptuNoTutu/
T’ai Chi Ch'uan:  
https://www.facebook.com/greaciangoekestillwaterstaichi/
Dance in Mountain View Cemetery: 
https://www.facebook.com/Walking-in-Witness-204557733231890/

Helen Abel
Life Performance Coach, Performance Coaching

keywords: performance, activism, play, creatively aging, improv, joy, dementia, group, social, therapeutics
email: habel@lifeperformancecoaching.com
website: www.lifeperformancecoaching.com
I run short term groups on creatively aging which includes people working on developing as they get older, including people with dementia and their caretakers. Perform with Stagebridge, a performing arts school for older adults.

Jeffrey Newman, MD, MPH
Professor, UCSF School of Nursing, Institute for Health Aging

keywords: film, advance care planning, research, digital health, geriatrics, palliative care
email: Jeff.Newman@ucsf.edu
​​website: profiles.ucsf.edu/jeffrey.newman

Jenn Chan
Founder, Senior Shower Project

keywords: senior shower, party, celebrate, family caregiver, senior, caregiving
email: jenn@seniorshowerproject.com
website: www.seniorshowerproject.com
comments: Celebrate family caregivers with a party!

Jennifer Ewing
Teaching Artist

keywords: art, museum tours, spirit boats
email: jennifer@ewingermano.com
website: jenniferewing.com

Jessica McCracken
VP of Programming & Development, ​Ruth's Table, Bethany Senior Center

keywords: art, intergenerational, community
email: jmccracken@ruthstable.org
website: ​www.ruthstable.org/

Kari Rogenski, RDT, LMFT
Director, Hummingbird Therapeutic Activity Program

keywords: therapeutic activity, drama, art, sage eldercare solutions, joyful moments, dementia, drama therapy
email: krogenski@sageeldercare.com
website: sageeldercare.com

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Katie Wade, Director
KWade@covia.org
Social Call
415-805-6692
www.covia.org

Ken Vermes
Musician, Artist, Activities Programmer

keywords: music, yoga
zken@comcast.net

Lindsay  Tunkl
Artist and Author
keywords: fine art, performance art, art encounters, grief rituals, thantology
email: lindsay.tunkl@gmail.com
website: www.lindsaytunkl.com




Liz Nichols
Activity Specialist, Laughter Yoga Leader, TimeSlips Master Trainer,
TimeSlips Creative Storytelling

keywords: memory loss, alzheimers, fun, laughter, groups, storytelling, yoga
email: liz@liznichols.net
website : liznichols.net

Lola Fraknoi
Artist/Educator, City College/SF State OLLI
keywords: Art, diversity, Alzheimer’s
email: fraknoilola@gmail.com
website: www.lolaFraknoi.com

Mandy Salomon
Cofounder, CEO, Mentia
email: mandy@mentia.me
website: www.mentia.me
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Pamela Rand
Producer, Actor, Adventures in Feeling Young: A Sketch Comedy Web Series
keywords: comedy therapy, short comic videos, silent slapstick, sketches, healing through laughter, therapeutic interaction, 'elder' comics
email: pamela_rand@yahoo.com (or) pastprimetimeprod@gmail.com
website: adventuresinfeelingyoung.com

Rev. Patti Goldstein, BFA, MA
keywords: Interfaith Minister, Certified TimeSlips Facilitator,  Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher, Teaching Artist, Memory Care, Activity Specialist
email: rev.patgold@att.net
comments: I have worked in memory care in SNF and assisted living facilities as an Activity Specialist for many years. I have worked in Psychiatric hospitals and day centers as a creative arts therapist andI teach art at a day center for adults with developmental disabilities. I work in groups and with individuals. My master's is in clinical psychology w/ a specialty in grief and art therapy.

Phillip  Gerson, MFA
Program Coordinator & Creative Writing Instructor, Curry Senior Center
keywords: poetry, playwriting, fiction, creative nonfiction, memoirs, expression, wellness, dignity, independence, wisdom
email: pgerson@curryseniorcenter.org
website: curryseniorcenter.org
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​Philip Didlake, MT-BC
Board Certified Music Therapist, Rhythmic Innovation
keywords: drumming and song circles, music therapy, drumming for wellness.
email: phil@rhythmicinnovation.com
website: www.rhythmicinnovation.com

Rachel Main
Family Support Coordinator, Alzheimer's Association & Ray Dolby Brain Health Center

keywords: dementia, music, Alzheimer's, creative arts, montessori, educator, movie moments, palliative care
email: rmain@alz.org
​website: www.alznorcal.org

Sadie Harmon
Dementia-Inclusive Communities Director, Elder Care Alliance

keywords: theater, art, education, dementia, intergenerational, livable communities
email: SHarmon@ElderCareAlliance.org
website: www.erasingboundaries.org
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Sally Gelardin, Ed.D
Career and Caregiving Educator

keywords: yoga, teaching, writing, intergenerational programming, leader, coach
email: sgelardin@gmail.com
website: www.sallygelardin.com/

Sandi Peters, MA, CPG
Gerontologist

keywords: late life development, spirituality, memory loss, counseling, support, resources, groups, individuals.
email: sandi4eldercare@gmail.com
website: www:sandplaydementia.com

Sheila Malkind, MA, MPH
Director, Legacy Film Festival on Aging

keywords: aging, educate, entertain, inspire, intergenerational audiences, older adults
email: info@legacyfilmfestivalonaging.org
website: www.legacyfilmfestivalonaging.org

Ymkje Dioquino, MS, LMFT
Chief Operating Officer, Presence Care Project
Family Support Therapist, Ray Dolby Brain Health Center

​keywords: dementia, mindfulness, coaching, family therapy, caregiver
co-op
email: DioquiY@sutterhealth.org
website: www.presencecareproject.com/

Zoë Francesca
Activity Therapist
keywords: visual art, music, literature, tactile, sensory experiences
email: zoe@activitytherapies.org
website: www.activitytherapies.org
(510) 926-4329
Instagram: zzfrancesMandy SalomonTitleCofounder CEOOrganizationMentiaEmailmandy@mentia.meWebsitewww.mentia.me
Supporting Membership Benefits
  • Monthly on-site or online gatherings highlighting creative aging presentations by a variety of organizations in the Bay Area (Want to be featured? Email creativeagingSF@gmail.com).
  • You’ll be listed as registered member on our website, which highlights your contact information and keywords describing your contributions to the field of creative aging.
  • An active Facebook page to share ideas and events.
  • Access to an annual calendar highlighting the events of Creative Aging SF members (members are invited to contribute).
  • Opportunities for networking, outreach, community building
  • Inspiration and resource sharing so your library and Creative Aging toolkit continues to expand and grow.
  • Support from the collective to help your creative aging program or business flourish.
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