ALZHEIMER'S EMPOWERMENT
DARE TO FIND THE BEAUTY
an artistic narrative about what it means
to stay in relationship with someone who has Alzheimer's
to stay in relationship with someone who has Alzheimer's
by Maggie Barnes
This multimedia interactive art exhibit gives renewed hope and perspective to guests whose
relationships have been affected by Alzheimer's.
relationships have been affected by Alzheimer's.
It is an invitation to transcend the horrendous difficulties of dementia and instead choose
to experience the unexpected wealth of gifts and beauty
that also accompany Alzheimer's Disease.
to experience the unexpected wealth of gifts and beauty
that also accompany Alzheimer's Disease.
When we are willing to stay present, the Alzheimer's experience can become one of new connection and meaning, albeit in a very transformed way.
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This art exhibit is an expression and reflection of Maggie's experiences with her father after his being diagnosed with probable Alzheimer's Disease in the spring of 2012.
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How we choose to respond to the life-altering diagnosis of this horrendous disease has a profound effect on how it is experienced by everyone involved.
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