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**The Spark of Life Club Program has now been internationally recognised as part of the 2009 IAHSA Excellence in Ageing Services Award .**

The Spark of Life Club Program is a new, innovative, and practical implementation of the latest Life Model of care. Whilst it fits beautifully hand-in-hand with the essence of both the Eden Alternative and Person Centred Care, it can be independently implemented and provides the beginning of a positive person-centred culture change. It is simply a gentle, practical, and celebratory approach to human relationships and communication. 

Implemented as Spark of Life Clubs, with small memberships that operate on an equal level, they provide a safe haven where people with dementia can experience success in everything they say and do. This naturally boosts their self-confidence and enhances their ability to communicate. When people with dementia participate in Spark of Life Clubs, most difficult behaviours simply disappear!

As Dianne Cameron, Director of Nursing, so beautifully describes it:

‘The program has given each of our residents struggling with dementia the opportunity to release that special person inside, still alive and waiting to express and display their unique spark of life.’

Designed to meet the profound needs of people with dementia, especially those in the later stages, the Spark of Life Club Program can be successfully implemented in any residential aged care facility or adult day centre. 

Independently researched as part of a Masters at Curtin University, WA , and benchmarked as best practise in Wisconsin, USA, this internationally recognised and implemented program truly transforms the experience of people with dementia.

For more information

If you are not already familiar with the Spark of Life Club Program and you would like to learn how you can implement it or need guidance to make it happen, there are two options:

~ Book a Spark of Life Club Program presentation where Jane Verity can come to your facility and introduce the program to you and your colleagues, or

~ Purchase the Spark of Life Club Program Educational Kit; A complete educational resource that will enable you to bring the benefits of the Spark of Life Club Program to your facility. 

To see the program in action, please visit our introduction to the Spark of Life Club Program DVD.

For further information, please contact us.

Further Reading:

Spark of Life 2009 IAHSA Excellence in Ageing Services Award

The Spark of Life Club Program - Members article - Jane Verity (Read the full editorial to discover how the program works, its different focuses; why craft based activities are discouraged; essential qualities of Spark of Life facilitators; plus a 3 step rule for implementation.)

Research  - Discover the results of research on the Spark of Life Club Program. 

Relevant Resources:

Spark of Life Club Program Educational Kit - A complete educational resource that enables you to bring the benefits of the Spark of Life Club Program to your facility. 

Spark of Life Club Program Ultimate kit – The Ultimate kit contains absolutely everything you need to start your own Spark of Life Club Program.

Spark of Life Club Program Basic kit - The basic tools you will need to start your own Spark of Life Club Program

Clown Game - Colourful and joyful game designed to boost self-esteem - Visit our Online Store

Flower Game - Based on positive interaction and creativity, this colourful and joyful game encourages enthusiastic participation - Visit our Online Store

Silken Rainbow - Top quality, large, hand-painted rainbow - Visit our Online Store

Rainbow Satin Ribbons - Beautiful satin ribbons that graduate through all the colours of the rainbow - Visit our Online Store

Rainbow Rosettes - Great conversation starters to be worn by carers of people with dementia - Visit our Online Store

Rainbow Bracelet - Hand-made with Swarovski crystal beads - Visit our Online Store

Spinning Tops - Joyful, intergenerational game suitable for all stages of dementia - Visit our Online Store

Giant balloons - Available in six vibrant colours to induce energy, joy and laughter - reusable - Visit our Online Store

Hand balloon pump - Ideal for blowing up giant balloons - Visit our Online Store

Hug Heart Balloons - Small red heart-shaped balloons to exchange for hugs - Visit our Online Store