ALZHEIMER'S EMPOWERMENT
DARE TO FIND THE BEAUTY
Exhibit Inspiration
The forward thinking ideas and new understandings expressed in this exhibit have been greatly influenced by many factors including:
(please click on the BLUE words below for more information)
David Shenk's literary portrait of Alzheimer’s disease:
=> The Forgetting
=> The Forgetting
Bob DeMarco's blog and website:
=> the Alzheimer's Reading Room
=> the Alzheimer's Reading Room
Two extremely innovative organizations who continue to transform the way we look & deal with Alzheimer's:
=> the Cure Alzheimer's Fund
=> the I'm Still Here Foundation
=> the Cure Alzheimer's Fund
=> the I'm Still Here Foundation
For her subject matter in the exhibit Maggie chose the music and lyrics by the band:
=> Dr. Dog
=> Dr. Dog
"It was a natural choice for me to have their music represent certain fundamental understandings.
Dr. Dog is an anchor for me.
Their music reminds me that it really is all going to be ok,
that we are all connected and that there is a bigger picture.
Our job is to show up and participate,
to follow the trail,
to follow our dreams,
and for me, also to try to not be afraid so much of the time.
Ultimately, to dare to find beauty and meaning in whatever the current situation might be."
Dr. Dog is an anchor for me.
Their music reminds me that it really is all going to be ok,
that we are all connected and that there is a bigger picture.
Our job is to show up and participate,
to follow the trail,
to follow our dreams,
and for me, also to try to not be afraid so much of the time.
Ultimately, to dare to find beauty and meaning in whatever the current situation might be."
For a more in-depth conversation about this, please follow this link:
=> The Short Story Thank You Note
=> The Short Story Thank You Note
photo by Patrick McCue
Maggie's father, Jim McCue, passed away
December 23, 2016.
A true gentleman with steadfast faith and determined fortitude, his enduring legacy is one of
courage, strength, and kindness.
December 23, 2016.
A true gentleman with steadfast faith and determined fortitude, his enduring legacy is one of
courage, strength, and kindness.