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Chris Wynn Filmmaker on Dementia & Molly Meyer on Poetry and Dementia
2014-11-04
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Alzheimer's Speaks loves to raise awareness and help people connect to the resources, tools and products to help those living with dementia, live in comfort and with purpose. Please join the conversation. Call in or use the chat box to tell us your thoughts about dementia and caregiving
Our First Guest will be Chris Wynn, Documentary Filmmaker.
Chris made the film “Forgetful Not Forgotten,” which was about his personal family experience with his Fathers dementia. Chris is currently working on a feature documentary project about younger caregivers dealing with a parent with Early Onset Alzheimer’s called Much Too Young.
Contact Chris via Email Website
Our second hour we will learn how poetry can help people with dementia connect and have fun.
Today we will talk with Molly Middleton Meyer who is the founder of Mind’s Eye Poetry. She works with dementia patients using a facilitation process that includes sensory props, poetry recitation, and memory triggering questions. Molly not only helps those with Alzheimer’s recapture memories, but she also provides a much-needed outlet for creative expression and empowerment. Listen in and feel free to call in or use the chat box to ask Molly questions.
Contact Molly via Website or on Facebook
For more information on dementia and caregiving go to Alzheimer's Speaks website
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Our First Guest will be Chris Wynn, Documentary Filmmaker.
Chris made the film “Forgetful Not Forgotten,” which was about his personal family experience with his Fathers dementia. Chris is currently working on a feature documentary project about younger caregivers dealing with a parent with Early Onset Alzheimer’s called Much Too Young.
Contact Chris via Email Website
Our second hour we will learn how poetry can help people with dementia connect and have fun.
Today we will talk with Molly Middleton Meyer who is the founder of Mind’s Eye Poetry. She works with dementia patients using a facilitation process that includes sensory props, poetry recitation, and memory triggering questions. Molly not only helps those with Alzheimer’s recapture memories, but she also provides a much-needed outlet for creative expression and empowerment. Listen in and feel free to call in or use the chat box to ask Molly questions.
Contact Molly via Website or on Facebook
For more information on dementia and caregiving go to Alzheimer's Speaks website
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