THE GOLDEN AGE PROJECT™ — MEMORY-DRIVEN ANIMATION™

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PORTFOLIO PRESENTATION

THE GOLDEN AGE PROJECT™

Stories That Remember Us

By: Diana Westmark & Marolie Borden

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What If Cartoons Could Heal Memory?

What if animation wasn’t just for kids…

…but for the kid that still lives inside someone with dementia?

What if books weren’t just stories…

…but bridges—to memories, to laughter, to life?

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The Golden Age Project™ is not just entertainment.

It’s reconnection disguised as joy.

We are building a revolutionary creative universe that brings together:

   •   Illustrated Storybooks that speak to the subconscious

   •   Elder-Style Animated Characters inspired by the golden age of cartoons

   •   Activity Journals and Memory Triggers embedded into every scene

   •   Therapeutic Narration and sensory audio built for emotional reawakening

This is storytelling that heals•••

And it has never been done like this before.

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THE BIG IDEA

Cartoons like Bugs Bunny, Scooby-Doo, and Columbo once brought generations together.

Now imagine those beloved characters, aged just like us—still full of wit, heart, and purpose… only now dealing with walkers, lost keys, and the quirky trials of elder life.

Meet Our Cast:

   •   Grumpy O’Clue™ — An elder detective with a walker, a cat, and a sticky note that reads: “Don’t Forget the Pie.”

   •   Dudley Duck™ — A wacky bird with nostalgic gadgets and misfiring memory.

   •   Elder Red™ — The mature version of Little Red Riding Hood, now a wise woman guiding others on their own mental paths.

Each character is crafted to ignite subconscious memory, emotional connection, and laughter—even in the fog of dementia.

We’re not making cartoons•••—We’re making soul medicine—wrapped in nostalgia, humor, and heart ♥

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WHAT THIS DOES FOR DEMENTIA•••

Neuroscience tells us that music, rhythm, color, and emotion reach places that language cannot.

That’s why this project is built to bypass short-term memory and tap directly into the emotional brain through:

   •   Familiar cartoon logic and visual styles

   •   Guided narration with motivational triggers

   •   Memory-safe activities that reinforce recognition and delight

   •   Gentle repetition and humor, proven to boost dopamine and recall

This isn’t passive media•••

It’s interactive memory reactivation for a forgotten generation.

It makes people feel like themselves again•••

Even if only for a moment•••

And in dementia care, a moment is a miracle.

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THE FULL ELDER PROJECT EXPERIENCE

We are developing a multimedia, emotionally intelligent brand that includes:

1. Storybook Series

   •   Elder Red – The Path Remembers

   •   Grumpy O’Clue™ – Don’t Forget the Pie!

   •   Dudley Duck’s Missing Gadget Mystery

Each story is designed with subconscious cues, nostalgic pacing, and emotional resonance.

2. Animated Shorts & Mini-Series

   •   Cartoon-styled animations that mirror Looney Tunes and Hanna-Barbera classics

   •   Characters dealing with elder-specific challenges in joyful, comedic ways

   •   Background settings styled to resemble dreamlike memory fragments

   •   Soundtracks with music from the 50s–70s to anchor recognition

3. Activity Companions

   •   Memory journals

   •   Coloring books

   •   Matching doll characters

   •   Audio-guided reflection pages

All made to build cognitive engagement, caregiver connection, and joyful identity reawakening.

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WHY THIS MATTERS (TO THE WORLD)

Dementia isn’t just a condition—it’s an emotional famine.

What these people need most isn’t treatment.

They need recognition.

A way to feel human again.

The Golden Age Project™ does that.

It taps into the universal language of cartoons, fairy tales, and laughter to reach who they used to be—and remind them they’re still in there.

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THE PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

We are looking to partner with Warner Brothers, animation schools, elder care networks, therapeutic organizations, publishers, and media platforms who share our belief:

That stories can heal.

That joy is medicine.

That old age doesn’t have to mean invisibility.

Together, we can create:

   •   A first-of-its-kind dementia-friendly animation platform

   •   Books, shows, and characters that become therapy tools

   •   A global model for subconscious memory storytelling

This isn’t a passion project.

This is a legacy movement.

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THE NEXT STEP

If you’re an educator, animation mentor, or content decision-maker—we invite you to help make history.

Let’s empower a new generation of creatives to use their gifts for something truly meaningful.

Let’s give families something they can watch and read together—even when words are no longer easy.

Let’s make stories that remember us back.

We’d love to speak and share our vision with you. A 15-minute call could open the door to hope on screen.

With Passion & Purpose•••

Diana Westmark & Marolie Borden

Authors | Memory-Driven Innovators

Creators of The Golden Age Project™