Art Therapy and the Life of an Alzheimer’s Patient

Lester Potts had never painted a picture prior to his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. In the words of his son, “a miracle occurred”…

Alzheimer’s Reading Room

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Learning How to Communicate with Someone Suffering From Alzheimer’s Disease

Truly an amazing article!

 

As you learn to communicate in Alzheimer’s World you will be doing something that is very important. You will be creating an environment that is very safe and very secure. Once your Alzheimer’s patient starts feeling safe and secure they will become kinder and more gentle.

If I treated you with respect and understanding wouldn’t you be kinder and more gentle to me?

Before you know it you might learn the most important lesson of them all — Alzheimer’s World is very different than you think. Alzheimer’s World is a good place.

By Bob DeMarco
Alzheimer’s Reading Room

 

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I sang for my Dad today … January 30, 2011

I called Dad this evening. Tonight, I sang to him. I sang “The Rainbow Connection” (Kermit the Frog). I heard him clearly do a “hahahaaaaaaaaaa” with a smile in the tone. These are the first sounds I have heard him make since late November, Thanksgiving. It was awesome! Happy day!!! End of story, I sang to Dad again, same song, knowing there was a smile on the other end of the line.

I love you Dad!

Lark