William Utermohlen: Understanding of Alzheimer’s

Source: New York Times

Artist William Utermohlen spent the last decade of his life creating a series of self-protraits that followed his descent into dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. It was, according to his wife, his way of understanding the disease.

His painting have been touring the world, with exhibitions around Europe and the United States. Now the exhibition ‘Inside Alzheimer’s: Portraits of the Mind” will be on display in Sacramento, California. The 19 piece show will be displayed at the Art Foundry Gallery at 10th and R Streets starting February 6th 2008. Reproductions of some of the pieces will also be on display at the entraance to the Governor’s Office at the State Capital.

The exhibition has been sponsored by Aging Services of California, the advocate for nonprofit senior living and care in the state.

For more information about William Utermohlen, click the link to Galerie Beckel-Odille-Boïcos

Smart Care System For People With Alzheimer’s

When the pill box is opened, the computer got a message from the sensor on the box.When a patient is on high risk of falls, an alert pop up on the carer’s screen.

Alzheimer’s patients have problem with memory. Wireless technology monitors the patients 24/7, allowing scientists to see when the patients take the medicine, or whether they are having high risks.

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