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Bridging Cultures and the Digital Divide

Presented at AAIC 2026, London

Drawn from Nancy Brown’s PhD research, this poster explores how a culturally adapted, Validation-informed Zoom program supported older immigrants living with advanced dementia during COVID-19.

The findings show how culture, familiar rituals, Validation Group techniques, and skilled facilitation helped participants remain socially connected, express personhood, and experience belonging—even through a screen. 

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