I’m learning of more programs that bring interactive theatre to people with dementia. Here’s Ladder to the Moon, working in London. And Theater Veder in the Netherlands. I’m embarking on my own project in this area, working with Sojourn Theater. Stay tuned!
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Theater inside Nursing Homes
Posted in art, tagged alzheimer's, dementia, health care, theater on June 4, 2009 |
Post Think-Tank Thoughts
Posted in art, cultural phenom, disability, public education on May 29, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Finally. I had a day (sitting in my hotel room in LA) to just think and research and write about all the things that happened in the Think Tank at UWM. Here are my thoughts about core themes and concepts that came out of the incredible mix of people who gathered in Milwaukee May 13-15, [...]
NPR story of a painter with early on-set
Posted in art, cultural phenom, public education, tagged alzheimer's, memory loss, NPR's All Things Considered, representations of dementia on May 25, 2009 |
A really lovely story on NPR’s All Things Considered today about a painter in NYC (Ken Rab) in his 50s and experiencing early on-set Alzheimer’s. His partner Stuart Post has created a supportive, loving, challenging world for Ken – one in which his creativity can flourish. It’s a quite a contrast to the HBO stories…positive [...]
Episode One: HBO’s Alzheimer’s Project
Posted in art, cultural phenom, disability, film, public education, tagged alzheimer's, creativity and dementia, episode one, HBO Alzheimer's Project on May 11, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I didn’t hate it! Nick Doob is a phenomenal cameraman – and he and Shari Cookson directed and produced this episode. I’m a little baised on that front, he has worked with my husband on a couple of films as well…so I admit that warmed me up for this episode. Here are my thoughts as [...]
Transforming Activities in Long Term Care
Posted in art, cultural phenom, disability, music, public education, tagged Activities, alzheimer's, david greenberger, dementia, HBO Alzheimer's Project, long term care, meaningful, memory loss, Think Tank on May 6, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Activities. The word makes me think of things people don’t really want to do, but are coaxed into. The word seems a cold categorization of things that keep us busy and not thinking about other things…things that we might not have anymore. I’m neck deep in thinking about “activities” now as I prepare for the [...]
Change is in the Air…
Posted in art, cultural phenom, tagged arts and Alzheimer's, arts and dementia, creativity matters, national center for creative aging, training in dementia care on April 1, 2009 | 1 Comment »
And I don’t think it was just the fragrance of cherry blossoms wafting through DC this week. Monday through Wednesday, March 29 – April 1st, The National Center for Creative Aging held its Creativity Matters: Health, Wellness, and the Arts symposium. Executive Director Gay Hanna organized the perfect blend of presenters, peppered with introducers/responders who [...]
Photo Essay
Posted in art, books, cultural phenom, disability, Uncategorized, tagged images of aging, memory loss, Phillip Toledano, photo essay on dementia on March 26, 2009 | 1 Comment »
It’s such an exciting time…so many new images of dementia are coming out. Here’s one – I read about it on the Speaking of Faith website. Phillip Toledano’s Days with My Father is a going to be coming out as a book, but for now is a web-based photo essay about his father’s memory loss [...]
Import the Drama
Posted in art, cultural phenom, Uncategorized, tagged drama and nursing homes, theater and nursing homes, theater veder on March 4, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Some might say there’s already plenty of drama in a nursing home. But it can also feel like nothing is happening except the clockwork distribution of medications. One nursing home in England is trying a unique way to bring a little intrigue into the home – drama residencies. This winter, I was lucky enough to [...]
Now available: Zeisel’s I’m Still Here
Posted in art, books, tagged alzheimer's, dementia, environment, I'm still here, John Zeisel, treatment on March 2, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I remember sitting in a conference hotel (which hotel was that? which city?) and meeting (oh! I remember, it was Atlanta…) John Zeisel for the first time. Meeting John is not something you forget (the city, now that’s a different matter). John’s engine revvs at an unnaturally high level and doesn’t seem to stop. At [...]
