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Sunshine Care participates
in “Memories in the Making,”
a program of a creative art expression facilitated
by a local artist in partnership with the
San Diego Alzheimer's Association. Originating
in Orange County, the program was launched
at the San Diego/Imperial Chapter in 1998
to help people with Alzheimer's disease
or other forms of dementia express themselves
through the creative art of painting.
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Groups of five to 10
individuals gather weekly at Sunshine Care
to paint under the guidance of an Artist
in Residence, who is specifically trained
by the Alzheimer's Association to work with
individuals with Alzheimer's and other dementia.
The process is tailored to provide structure
and support for the residents, while at
the same time, allowing each individual
to create his or her own message on the
paper. It is not unusual for our residents
to paint memories from long ago or something
they can no longer find the words to express.
Through the process of painting, these individuals
are able to produce a tangible means of
expression, which speaks to the families,
the professional caregivers and the public.
Each
year after the work is juried, there are
presentations around town and an auction
showcasing the art of Alzheimer's artists.
This raises both awareness of the disease
and understanding of individuals with the
disease, while providing funding for Alzheimer’s
Association chapter programs.
Artwork created through
the "Memories in the Making" program
is featured at the San Diego Alzheimer Association's
Memories in the Making Gala each spring.
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