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Resident Artwork
Since 1987, residents of the Alois Alzheimer Center have participated
in art-related classes and activities, from drawing and painting, to
sculpture and other art mediums. The program not only promotes enjoyment
and creative freedom for the residents, but also serves to promote public
awareness of the many gifts and talents individuals with Alzheimer’s
disease and dementia have to share.
Artwork created by the residents of the Alois Alzheimer Center is shared
with our community as well to further the goal of awareness. Art exhibits,
entitled “Creations Within,” have been displayed at the Attic
Gallery in Newport, the Westin Hotel in downtown Cincinnati, and the
renowned Krohn Conservatory in Cincinnati. In addition, our resident
artists were honored with a display at the National meeting of the Gerontological
Society of America, Annual Meeting, which was held in Cincinnati in 1998.
The Alois Alzheimer Foundation developed holiday cards featuring resident
artwork which are available to the community for families, friends and
other interested supporters. The holiday cards feature original artwork
on the card front, created by residents of the Alois Alzheimer Center.
Inside, a short biographical sketch of the artist accompanies the holiday
greeting message.
Proceeds from the holiday cards benefit the Alois Alzheimer Foundation,
a 501c3 non-profit organization. The Alois Alzheimer Foundation was founded
in 1992 to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
In addition, the Foundation supports educational programs for individuals
and families in need who live in the Cincinnati area. It is a resource
for providing new knowledge, treatment and care strategies to families
and healthcare professionals, as well as a contributor to dementia research.
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