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    Ping Pong Approach to Painting

    Put a paintbrush in the hand of one with dementia and what do you get?  My husband found out this weekend while we worked at our cottage in Northern Neck, Virginia.  Before I go on, I need to give you a little background.   My husband and I bought a cottage in a waterfront community about three years ago so that we could be... Read moreChevron
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    Living with Blanks

    Short term memory loss is one of the indicators of dementia.  It is one of the “signs” that one looks for—or doesn’t look for—or worries about…   Science tells us that it is common to forget from time to time where you put your keys, or to turn off a light, or to not remember if you turned off... Read moreChevron
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