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LISTEN: Heartbreaking Call From Alzheimers Patient

http://www.lbc.co.uk/listen-heartbreaking-call-from-alzheimers-patient-60230


LISTEN: Heartbreaking Call From Alzheimers Patient

Olympic Glass

 

The Alzheimer's Glass and Iron Team is very grateful to Olympic Color Rods for there generous donation of beautiful and striking color rod and frits!  Thank you Olympic Color Rods for allowing us to use your stunning colors to make Alzheimer's Glass sculptures possible!



Veronica - Elvis Costello

"The song focuses on an older woman who has experienced severe memory loss. Costello's inspiration for this song was his grandmother, who suffered from Alzheimer's. When talking about the song on a VH1 interview, Costello reminisced about his grandmother having "terrifying moments of lucidity" and how this was the inspiration for "Veronica"."

Lyrics:

 

"Veronica"

Is it all in that pretty little head of yours?
What goes on in that place in the dark?
Well I used to know a girl and I would have
sworn that her name was Veronica
Well she used to have a carefree mind of her
own and a delicate look in her eye
These days I'm afraid she's not even sure if her
name is Veronica

[Chorus:]
Do you suppose, that waiting hands on eyes,
Veronica has gone to hide?
And all the time she laughs at those who shout
her name and steal her clothes
Veronica
Veronica

Did the days drag by? Did the favours wane?
Did he roam down the town all the time?
Will you wake from your dream, with a wolf at
the door, reaching out for Veronica
Well it was all of sixty-five years ago
When the world was the street where she lived
And a young man sailed on a ship in the sea
With a picture of Veronica

On the "Empress of India"
And as she closed her eyes upon the world and
picked upon the bones of last week's news
She spoke his name outloud again

[Chorus]

Veronica sits in her favourite chair and she sits
very quiet and still
And they call her a name that they never get
right and if they don't then nobody else will
But she used to have a carefree mind of her
own, with devilish look in her eye
Saying "You can call me anything you like, but
my name is Veronica"

Gaffer Glass

THE ALZHEIMER’S GLASS AND IRON TEAM IS EXTREMELY GRATEFUL FOR THE GENEROUS DONATION OF GLASS COLOR MADE BY GAFFER GLASS.

Alzheimer’s Iron is a multi-step, cross-generational art project that will benefit the Alzheimer’s A...
ssociation. The project consists of four steps: production of artwork by elderly community members, interpretation and rendered sculptures (by iron castors, glass castors and glass blowers) and gallery shows that culminate in an auction of the featured art pieces. The Alzheimer’s Glass and Iron project is being overseen by Angus Powers and Coral Lambert at Alfred University. The kind donation made by Gaffer Glass will be used in support of this project taking place at Alfred University's School of Art and Design.

Once again, "thank you" Hallynd Hall and the team at Gaffer Glass USA.

http://www.gafferglassusa.com/
https://www.facebook.com/GafferUSA

 

Alzheimer's Glass and Iron Mentor Spotlight

 

The Alzheimer’s Glass and Iron project warmly welcomes a new advisor and mentor to the team:  Angus Powers ( Alfred University School of Art and Design Professor of Sculpture and Dimensional Studies) joins us!  Angus will serve as project advisor throughout the coming year.

  Elderly residents from Western New York who are suffering with Alzheimer and Dementia will use watercolors and iron oxides paints create artworks.  In turn, members of the Alzheimer’s Glass and Iron project will use glass and iron to create sculptures in response or homage to the painting.

Alzheimer’s Iron is a multi-step, cross-generational art project that will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. The project consists of four steps: production of artwork by elderly community members, interpretation and rendered sculptures (by iron castors, glass castors and glass blowers) and gallery shows that culminate in an auction of the featured art pieces.

Angus received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the New York State College of Ceramics, School of Art and Design at Alfred University, Alfred, NY.  He went on to earn his Master of Fine Art, Glass Department at the Tyler School of Art at Temple University, Elkins Park, PA.

http://www.anguspowers.com/anguspowers/home.html

http://art.alfred.edu/faculty/sculpture-dimensional/angus-powers/

Alzheimer's Glass and Iron Mentor and Advisor spotlight

Dr. Julia Overton-Healy defines herself as a mentor, guide, teacher and advocate for young people who want to learn how to make a real difference in the world. With expertise in leadership and communications, Julia derives energy and optimism from working with her students. She is married and lives in northern Potter County Pennsylvania. In her down time, Julia is an avid reader and enjoys woods walks, gardening and porch sitting.


Her feelings on the Alzheimer's Iron Project:
Whatever my role may be with Alzheimer’s Iron the greatest praise must go to Rosemarie for her vision, creativity, leadership and ambition. Rosemarie’s work with Alzheimer’s Iron is, in my opinion, one of the most innovative and impactful projects I’ve ever had the pleasure to be connected with. I predict we will see her on the international stage as AI gains followers, advocates and supporters. She is the among the best of our young leaders.

www.alfred.edu/leadership