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Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together

“The experts I interviewed offer many ways to stay connected and creative. Across the globe, writers, painters, musicians, gardeners, dancers, expressive therapists, and other innovators are using the arts, creativity and imagination as connecting points, tapping into the spirit that … Continue reading

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Tony Bennett: Music Saves His Life Every Day

I watched an interview about Tony Bennett coming back to life as he weathers the storm of Alzheimer’s. It’s on YouTube, look for it. The conversation with his wife, and Anderson Cooper, says it all! As soon as his accompanist … Continue reading

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Dementia-Friendly Worship: A Multifaith Handbook

I’m honored to share a chapter in this book! It’s for anyone who has family members at home, or living in care communities who love worship settings. From Native American to Christian to Buddhist to Jewish faiths and more, this … Continue reading

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AlzAuthors: “15 Minutes of Fame: One Photo Does Wonders”

I’m proud to be an AlzAuthor, a wonderful group of men and women who know what you’re going through, and have written books with heartfelt understanding, life stories, ideas, and inspiration. There are 150+ authors in this group, so some … Continue reading

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15 Minutes of Fame on AlzAuthors

https://alzauthors.wordpress.com/2016/06/03/solid-ground/ Thank you Vicki Tapia for sharing my book. Click above to see all authors on this team, more than 100 strong now! June is Brain Awareness Month. September is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. November is Family Caregiver Month. But every … Continue reading

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Music for Anyone

Music is part of everyone’s lives. When I did regular school tours at the Musical Instrument Museum, I’d ask “Who plays a musical instrument?” Many hands went up; violin, guitar, piano, my dad plays drums!…” And then I’d ask “Who … Continue reading

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Deborah Shouse’s Book: Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together – a Chapter from Tryn Rose Seley

http://wp.me/pZp4Q-Eq One Simple Secret that Lights Up Lives Click on the link above to get a sneak peek at my chapter in Deborah Shouse’s new book. Thank you Deborah for the honor of sharing Alzheimer’s caregiving strategies with your readers. Her … Continue reading

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A Creative Life Puts Alzheimer’s Behind Us

As the new year unfolds, and continually, I am committed to promoting music, storytelling, and art-creating as “the cure” for Alzheimer’s and other dementias. It’s the path I have chosen to walk. This path bears fruit for the ones I … Continue reading

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Music Music Music

Music is something we all can ‘resonate with.’ When I’ve done Musical Instrument Museum tours, I always ask for a show of hands: “Who plays a musical instrument?” and “Who likes to listen to music?” All hands go up. This … Continue reading

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eBook: 15 Minutes of Fame: One Photo Does Wonders

                  You treat a disease: you win, you lose. You treat a person, I guarantee you win – no matter the outcome. ~Dr. Hunter “Patch” Adams This guide empowers you to know … Continue reading

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