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Alzheimer’s Disease Photo Essay
Two minute slideshow of people living in an Alzheimer’s facility in Orange County. This project was done for the 2005 OCC Social Issues Documentary Photography Scholarship by Mary Amor.
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#2 written by BellaCiata 2 years ago
This is a dignified portrayal of a most undignified disease.
My grandfather is currently in a nursing home suffering in the late stages of Alzheimer’s disease. I too, for my own personal use, have been taking a few photos of him each time I visit, almost like a video diary in a sense, to visually document the progression of his condition & his journey towards death. -
#4 written by besuni 2 years ago
Thank you for your portrayal. Your photos are amazing and touching and real. Something about this disease makes you want to know more, to have another moment that makes their day. Your pictures capture the emotional rollercoaster that these individuals experience 24 hours a day 7 days a week. I think your pictures will educate many people who will in turn give back and improve lives. Thank you.
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#5 written by poopyscoopy101 2 years ago
my grandma has that.she sometimes knows my name.thinks my dad is her husband. she is a very happy person although she is confused often.thinks her mom is still alive. her mom was born in 1882. lives in assisted living and says “i want to go home”. basically only one there who does not have wheelchair or a walker. rarely changes her clothes. sings and asks me and my little brother, “how’s school?” and “do you like your teacher?” (my little brother is still in school) asks it every 4 minutes.
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#7 written by rhymingwithoranges 2 years ago
hey, i have a radio show tomorro (yes i know i didnt plan ahead very well)
its on the student station in Manchester UK, fuse fm.
well neway, im going to do a segment on youtube and i was wondering if i could play the audio of this video, i want to show lots of different sides to youtube, that would be amazing if i could!!!!
please get bak to me asap!!!
jaz
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#8 written by sherysista 2 years ago
Sometimes I wish I didn’t know what I now know of this disease. I believe that genetics play a key role and with that I’m inclined to say, well I forgot…but not yet really. My Grandparents both on my Moms side, now my beloved Mom. Watching her slip into this horror of a nothingness.
My four sisters and I certainly wonder as the genetics are there. Anyway, Mary Ann you did a fabulous job with your pictures and your heart filled telling of them. Thank-you.
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#9 written by CarolJWright 2 years ago
Great show, wonderful photography, too…an artistic accomplishment. Am doing similar with my mom, though through video programs. She is not yet at that vacant place, still involved (though with nonstop care to keep her that way). Hope you will visit my channel and enjoy the videos…some are of neighbors, but many are of Mom and caregiving. Will do others and perhaps make a sep channel for them. See Blue Skies for Bob’s desc. of caring for his wife.
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#11 written by BlueCollarShrink 2 years ago
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#21 written by megiepoo2u 2 years ago
That was very touching.. My grandpa has Alzheimer disease and he is sadly in a nursing home because we decided he needed full time care and we coudln’t give that to him.. I wish i was little again because I miss him calling me sweetpea now he hardly remembers me but i cherish every moment we have together because we never know when it could be his last..
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#22 written by melmovielover09 2 years ago
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Wow what a compassionate and heartfelt piece of work. beautiful yet hunting and saddening. Thanks for sharing and good luck with any future projects you may have.