Dementia & the Arts: Catch the replay of this inspiring conversation

Feb 07, 2024 12:30 am

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In this episode of the Untangling Alzheimer's & Dementia podcast, you'll hear from a diverse group of guests who share their insights and experiences on the power of art in engaging individuals with dementia. They bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise from various fields, such as caregiving, art therapy, and dementia care innovation. Each offers a unique perspective on the topic, showcasing the transformative impact of art and creativity in connecting with individuals living with dementia.

From personalized pictures sparking memories to the use of humor and reading as modalities for engagement, the guests provide practical and heartfelt strategies that caregivers and family members can easily implement. Their stories and insights highlight the profound ways in which art can stimulate memories, foster connections, and bring moments of joy and engagement to individuals with dementia.

This episode is a must-listen for caregivers who are seeking meaningful and effective ways to connect with their loved ones living with dementia through the power of art. This is a replay of our event on January 23rd.

featuring Tom & Karen Brenner, Mary Crescenzo, Katya De Luisa,

Marc Rothman, MD, and Tryn Rose Seley

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Marcia tells us:

As a daughter of an Alzheimer’s patient, I understand. As someone who has experienced the impact of Alzheimer's firsthand, I wanted to create a resource for children that would help them understand this disease and how it affects their loved ones.

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Join us for February’s Book Club Discussion

February's read is "Be Brave: A Wife's Journey Through Caregiving" by Florrie Munat, a writer who cared for her husband with Lewy Body disease following a stroke. Unlike other book clubs we don't require you actually read the book, although, obviously, that makes for a better discussion. But if you're short on time and would like to meet the author first you are welcome to join us.

Here's the schedule through April:

February 27th 7pm EST: Florrie Munat – Be Brave, a Wife’s Journey Through Caregiving
March 26th 7pm EST: Ruth Stevens– Stage Seven, a novel
April 30th 7pm EST: A gathering of poets for National Poetry Month: featuring Sherri Levine, Stealing Flowers from the Neighbors; Sue Fagalde Lick, Gravel Road Ahead; Daniel Potts, MD, Bringing Art to Life; Margaret Stawowy, co-editor of Storms of the Inland Sea, an anthology with Jim Cokas

To learn more or to become a member, please visit agingamazing.com.

Register here to get the link to the Zoom meetings.

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In Honor of Black History Month

February is Black History Month. To honor this we're featuring titles

from our collection written by black authors in different genres.

This week we're highlighting inspirational memoirs. The link below will guide you to all the books in our collection of memoirs, including these titles.

Find them here!

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If it’s February it must be time for Marianne’s annual birthday fundraiser! All proceeds will support our PODCAST, Untangling Alzheimer’s and Dementia, with more than 100 episodes, 100,000+ downloads, and growing! Every little donation will help. Please help us to support the more than 6 million families living with a dementia diagnosis by providing quality books, blogs, podcasts and other resources at their fingertips. Thank you.

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News From Custom Caregiver Collections

AlzAuthors shares the love in February by donating a Custom Caregiver Collection to Mind What Matters Nonprofit Organization! We've made it a priority to put real books in the hands of real people in real places to provide a handrail for others and letting them know they are not alone on the Alzheimer's and dementia journey.

Learn more here

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Author Spotlight: Jennifer Bute

Dr. Jennifer Bute, author of "Dementia From the Inside: A Doctor's Personal Journey of Hope," shares invaluable insight into living with dementia on her Facebook page Glorious Opportunity. Here’s this week’s message.

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HFC’s Care Con is February 14!

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Susan’s Design of the Week

This unusual word basically means to keep moving forward even if you're not quite sure where you're going. If you're a #dementia caregiver, this may seem all too familiar. Let AlzAuthors light your way. You are not alone! https://alzauthors.com/

Please share this with your friends and followers on social media using the following text (if you'd like).

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We have so much to learn ...

Lou Niles joins Being Patient Live Talks to discuss his experience taking part in the donanemab clinical trial. The monoclonal antibody drug was revealed to have promising results in late 2023 and is currently awaiting FDA approval. Now retired, Niles previously served as an army officer, a combat helicopter pilot in Vietnam, and as a firefighter and paramedic in San Diego. Because his mother died from Alzheimer’s, he was aware that he could be susceptible to cognitive decline, which led him to do a 23&Me DNA test a decade ago. The test revealed that he had one mutation associated with a higher risk for Alzheimer’s. That’s why, when he saw that there was an Alzheimer’s study in Orlando, FL, where he currently lives, Niles decided to participate. Over the course of the trial, he discovered that he indeed has cognitive decline and amyloid in his brain. In the talk, Niles will speak about his experience with cognitive decline and participating in the donanemab trial. RSVP to learn more about the clinical trial experience with MAB drugs.

WHEN: Friday, February 16th at 10:00 a.m. PT/1:00 p.m. ET.

WHERE: Being Patient’s Facebook page.

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