Physical Health United States Project #19525

The Genius of Caring

by Mirabel Pictures / WeOwnTV

Project Report | Aug 10, 2015
New Forum Called Conversations

By Banker White | Director

Secrecy

NEW FORUM CALLED CONVERSATIONS!

The Genius of Caring is starting a new forum called conversations, to tackle difficult topics, with the goal of creating awareness and facilitating solutions, connection and healing. We are extremely proud of this project, which is the recipient of an National Endowment for the Arts ArtWorks grant and urge you to visit the site and get involved if you have not already. The site launched in beta format September last year in conjunction with the PBS airing of The Genius of Marian.

ABOUT THE SITE

The Genius of Caring is an interactive documentary project that captures the complex emotional experience of caring for loved ones and offers visitors a place to share stories and connect with others. The site features documentary portraits of family caregivers of those living with Alzheimer’s and other caregiving intensive diseases and allows users to contribute to a community story archive. The project offers a uniquely intimate glimpse into the caregiving experience and creates an intimate portrait of a community connected through compassion.

WHATS NEW

The best way to have focused conversations with our community online one one theme or topic at a time. We are discussing a new topic every month or so through our website and our social media accounts. The first theme, secrecy, inspired by the prompts: "If a loved one was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, would you keep it a secret?

Our second topic is support, inspired by the prompt "I have found the most support from"

We have invited guest bloggers to the site and are planning regular posts to targeted communities both on the Genius of Caring site and in our social media channels.

In the past two months, these conversations have driven over 15,000 visitors to THE GENIUS OF CARING site and over 300 people have signed up on the site!

WE NEED YOUR HELP

It would be great if you are able to share with your social media networks. Below are some suggested posts:

Facebook post:
The filmmakers who produced The Genius of Marian have recently launched a National Endowment for the Arts supported project called The Genius of Caring. The Genius of Caring is an interactive project that presents documentary portraits of family caregivers and those impacted by Alzheimer's and other intensive caregiving diseases. It offers participants a place to share stories and connect with others. You are invited to join and share your story www.geniusofcaring.com. You can contact the team directly info@geniusofmarian.com

Suggested Tweets:
Has your life been touched by #Alzheimers? Connect and share your story #geniusofcaring www.geniusofcaring.com

Are you an #Alzheimers family #caregiver? Connect with others and share your story #geniusofcaring www.geniusofcaring.com

Thank you for referring family caregivers to share their stories on the site.

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