Introducing the P.A.L. Program: People Always Listening by M.M.E.

A Gentle Answer to a Deep Need

In dementia care, connection often slips through the cracks; not because we don’t care, but because we don’t always know how to reach each other.

Caregivers tell us: “I just want to connect—without pressure. I want them to feel heard.”

That’s why we’re launching the P.A.L. Program: A new way to bring connection back into reach—one letter, one smile, one story at a time.

“What Is P.A.L.?” and “Why It Matters”

P.A.L. stands for People Always Listening.

It’s a new kind of caregiver support tool—one that invites participation, memory, and joy without needing perfect words or long attention spans.

Each P.A.L. box includes:

• Handwritten letters from fictional friends

• Visual prompts and sensory experiences that evoke memory

• Gentle caregiver tips to reduce pressure and create moments of presence

• Meaningful, low-prep activities to do together

  
  

💡 It's designed to meet your day where it is—whether your loved one is sleepy, restless, talkative, or quiet.

Where to Find It First: Hillsboro Senior Center Bazaar

📅 November 22–23, 2025📍 Hillsboro Senior Center | 750 SE 8th Ave, Hillsboro, OR

👉 Come and see us at the Mobile Memory Enrichment booth!

You’ll be able to:

• Explore P.A.L. boxes in person

• Read real handwritten letters

• Ask questions and meet the team

• Purchase your box or reserve a future order

  
  

💭 Know someone who’d love this? Tell them where to find us. We’ll be at the MME booth all weekend long!

🧠 Why It Matters

Even short moments of emotional recognition—sparked by a letter, voice, or familiar story—can:

• Reduce anxiety

• Improve quality of life

• Restore a sense of dignity and presence

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For caregivers, the P.A.L. Program provides a bridge: Not a fix, but a way back to each other.

💡 Caregiver Reflection

• What kind of connection feels easiest with your person—words, pictures, stories

• What kind of help would feel like a gift, not a task?

• Who else in your life might need a P.A.L.—someone to remind them they’re not alone? Write it down. Send them a note. Or let us help you say it.

  
  

💬 Words to Carry

You are listening. Even when they can’t say it back.

You are showing up. Even when it’s not acknowledged. You are not alone.

People Always Listening. That’s what love looks like.

🗓️ Coming Next:

Moments of Magic: Making Halloween Fun (Not Scary): A Joyful Twist for Dementia Care.