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Dear All: I read about a program at the NY MoMA that may be of interest
to you and your museum. Briefly, MoMA is running a modern art
appreciation group for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. It
may be something you want to consider.
The article is by Scott Selberg: Modern Art as Public Care:
Alzheimer's and the Aesthetics of Universal Parenthood. It is in the
recent Medical Anthropology Quarterly: International Journal for the
Analysis of Health. V. 29, #4, Dec. 2015, pp.473-491.

MoMA led the way, but other museums are quickly following suit. And it's not necessarily about "art appreciation" as it is about human connection and meaning. http://www.startribune.com/as-america-ages-museums-are-adapting-to-audiences-with-memory-loss/364018571/

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Douglas Hegley
Director of Media & Technology
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Minneapolis MN

Original Message:
Sent: 01-03-2016 10:51 AM
From: Richard Zimmer
Subject: Interesting program

Dear All: I read about a program at the NY MoMA that may be of interest
to you and your museum. Briefly, MoMA is running a modern art
appreciation group for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. It
may be something you want to consider.
The article is by Scott Selberg: Modern Art as Public Care:
Alzheimer's and the Aesthetics of Universal Parenthood. It is in the
recent Medical Anthropology Quarterly: International Journal for the
Analysis of Health. V. 29, #4, Dec. 2015, pp.473-491.

Thank you for sharing this!

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Niquole Primiani
Director of Programs
New Jersey Historical Commission
Trenton NJ

Original Message:
Sent: 01-03-2016 10:51 AM
From: Richard Zimmer
Subject: Interesting program

Dear All: I read about a program at the NY MoMA that may be of interest
to you and your museum. Briefly, MoMA is running a modern art
appreciation group for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. It
may be something you want to consider.
The article is by Scott Selberg: Modern Art as Public Care:
Alzheimer's and the Aesthetics of Universal Parenthood. It is in the
recent Medical Anthropology Quarterly: International Journal for the
Analysis of Health. V. 29, #4, Dec. 2015, pp.473-491.

It's an international phenomenon, as well. Several museums in the UK--art, interdisciplinary, and others--are doing similar programs. They're mostly focused on social interaction, though some also take a reminiscence route.

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Michelle Kenner
Association Services Coordinator
Association of Science-Technology Centers
Washington DC

Original Message:
Sent: 01-04-2016 11:40 AM
From: Niquole Primiani
Subject: Interesting program

Thank you for sharing this!

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Niquole Primiani
Director of Programs
New Jersey Historical Commission
Trenton NJ

These are really great posts! Thank you all for sharing. I'd also like to share AAM's 2013 report on how museums are addressing health issues. There are many museums around the country and the world taking on these important roles and topics. 

Here's the link: Museums On Call: How Museums Are Addressing Health Issues

- Cecelia

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Cecelia Walls
Information Center Manager
American Alliance of Museums
Arlington DC

Original Message:
Sent: 01-04-2016 12:22 PM
From: Michelle Kenner
Subject: Interesting program

It's an international phenomenon, as well. Several museums in the UK--art, interdisciplinary, and others--are doing similar programs. They're mostly focused on social interaction, though some also take a reminiscence route.

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Michelle Kenner
Association Services Coordinator
Association of Science-Technology Centers
Washington DC

Dear Richard,

Thank you so much for sharing. Sounds like a wonderful program. Will certainly look into it. 

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Milica Perovic
Sotheby's Institute of Art
New York NY

Original Message:
Sent: 01-03-2016 10:51 AM
From: Richard Zimmer
Subject: Interesting program

Dear All: I read about a program at the NY MoMA that may be of interest
to you and your museum. Briefly, MoMA is running a modern art
appreciation group for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. It
may be something you want to consider.
The article is by Scott Selberg: Modern Art as Public Care:
Alzheimer's and the Aesthetics of Universal Parenthood. It is in the
recent Medical Anthropology Quarterly: International Journal for the
Analysis of Health. V. 29, #4, Dec. 2015, pp.473-491.

My amazing education colleagues here at Carnegie Museum of Art also conduct a program for patrons with Alzheimer's and dementia. There are a special group of docents who lead the tours (which are booked in advance). Here's some information on the program and some press clips from our site : Carnegie Museum of Art. 

Cmoa		remove preview
Carnegie Museum of Art Research indicates the powerful role that engaging with art can play in the lives of people living with dementia. In the Moment gallery tours are informal conversations about art led by specially trained docents (tour guides) and provide an opportunity to be truly "in the moment." View this on Cmoa >

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Tracey Berg-Fulton
Collections Database Associate
Carnegie Museum of Art
Pittsburgh PA

Original Message:
Sent: 01-03-2016 10:51 AM
From: Richard Zimmer
Subject: Interesting program

Dear All: I read about a program at the NY MoMA that may be of interest
to you and your museum. Briefly, MoMA is running a modern art
appreciation group for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. It
may be something you want to consider.
The article is by Scott Selberg: Modern Art as Public Care:
Alzheimer's and the Aesthetics of Universal Parenthood. It is in the
recent Medical Anthropology Quarterly: International Journal for the
Analysis of Health. V. 29, #4, Dec. 2015, pp.473-491.

Original Message------

My amazing education colleagues here at Carnegie Museum of Art also conduct a program for patrons with Alzheimer's and dementia. There are a special group of docents who lead the tours (which are booked in advance). Here's some information on the program and some press clips from our site : Carnegie Museum of Art. 

Cmoa		remove preview
Carnegie Museum of Art Research indicates the powerful role that engaging with art can play in the lives of people living with dementia. In the Moment gallery tours are informal conversations about art led by specially trained docents (tour guides) and provide an opportunity to be truly "in the moment." View this on Cmoa >

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Tracey Berg-Fulton
Collections Database Associate
Carnegie Museum of Art
Pittsburgh PA
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Original Message------

My amazing education colleagues here at Carnegie Museum of Art also conduct a program for patrons with Alzheimer's and dementia. There are a special group of docents who lead the tours (which are booked in advance). Here's some information on the program and some press clips from our site : Carnegie Museum of Art. 

Cmoa		remove preview
Carnegie Museum of Art Research indicates the powerful role that engaging with art can play in the lives of people living with dementia. In the Moment gallery tours are informal conversations about art led by specially trained docents (tour guides) and provide an opportunity to be truly "in the moment." View this on Cmoa >

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Tracey Berg-Fulton
Collections Database Associate
Carnegie Museum of Art
Pittsburgh PA
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