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Illustration for Alberta Venture magazine, for an article about taking care of people with Alzheimer's and dementia.
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Given 2010-07-16
" It's just wonderfully symbolic - and although dementia is considered a negative and sometimes scary thing to face, this painting brings some hope and even pureness to the whole idea. " -Kaz-D

Caring for Dementia by ~carts ( Suggested by ^Kaz-D and Featured by `PurpelBlur )
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~Mad-Rebel Jul 16, 2010
Thank you for doing a piece like this. I just started caring for my grandmother who has dementia, and it's so hard to watch. But your art reminds me that I'm needed, so thank you for sharing with us.
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~acla13 Jul 16, 2010  Professional General Artist
Independent of her disease, she looks so happy and unconcerned! As if deeply (very) inside she guessed she's cared and protected. This picture passes me an optimistic message and I liked both the old lady's hair treatment and the tender way those hands touch her. Excellent job!!
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~chibichan330 Jul 16, 2010
wow! excellent!
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~Tella-in-SA Jul 16, 2010  Hobbyist Digital Artist
" It's just wonderfully symbolic - and although dementia is considered a negative and sometimes scary thing to face, this painting brings some hope and even pureness to the whole idea. " -Kaz-D

No it doesn't. It is only a reinforcement that who ever gets dementia will need care until he or she passes away. My grandmother has full blown out altzheimers, there is never any hope. All you can do is try to enjoy what is little is left of that person (physically and mentally it all slowly disappears) and hope that he or she does not realise that they are now only a shadow of the person they used to be.
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~MysticFay Jul 16, 2010
I love the volume and swirly texture of the woman's hair.
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~YukiH Jul 16, 2010
Wow, what a message.
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~ilovemykids Jul 16, 2010
beautiful piece
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Mood: Happy ~rabbit-toe Jul 16, 2010  Student Traditional Artist
amazing and i love the blue
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~Sayva449 Jul 16, 2010  Professional Writer
I once knew a woman at a retirement home. Everyday she thought she was getting ready to go out on the town with her friend and her husband. This picture reminds me so very much of her... the sad feeling that we all have like distant people in a far off world while she smiles on, a happy state in her own mind.
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Mood: Love ~Abovethebirdline Jul 16, 2010  Student Traditional Artist
This painting screams love to me. Even though the colors are cool, the warmth of the content shines through. Gorgeous strokes and lines. Just gorgeous.
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