Brandon

The Brandon pilot study involves research at multiple study sites (six total) in the Westman region (see Figure 1) in four phases.

Phase One

Dress Rehearsal

In phase one, in January 2018, Brandon University, NBS, and the Alzheimer Society worked collaboratively to test the first videostream group session of the Sharing Dance Seniors program with people living with dementia. The eight week program, which ran from January-March 2018, entailed 45-minute sessions every Wednesday morning at the Alzheimer Society office in Brandon, MB.

Phase Two (B2)

Community Expansion

The community and institutional expansion for phase two of the Brandon Pilot (B2) was held at three sites including the Prairie Oasis Community Centre in Brandon, the Minnedosa 50+ Activity Centre, and Country Meadows Personal Care Home in Neepawa, MB (See Figure 2) from September 2018 to November 2018. Brandon University, NBS, and the Alzheimer Society worked collaboratively to implement phase two using videostreaming at set times for each location.

**Summary of data collected at each site (B2)**

Phase Three (B3)

Institutional Settings

Currently in progress (May 2019), the data collection for Phase Three is taking place at five institutional settings while including one community setting at the Prairie Oaisis Community Centre in Brandon. Country Meadows Personal Care Home in Neepawa, along with Personal Care Homes in Killarney, Minnedosa, Hamiota, and Carberry are the participating institutions.