(22/02) Alzheimer’s- initial presentation

-how Alzheimers is depicted across current media—its impact on how we as an audience view it as an issue —whether it is accurate-- how it is the main informant on the matter unless we have experienced it personally and actively looked for further sources

target audience? -why the youth are more disinterested then the old

1. The study of music and how tied it is to memories— how it has been used to help those with dementia

2. How memory with dementia works— it is the recent inputs into memory that are first forgotten, and they are irretrievable. So older memories of childhood stick, so photos and smells and tastes of childhood evoke more and familiarity.

3. Art as a medium to help with memory loss—art therapy— 5 year study of Willian Utermohlen, who drew a portrait each year— my own experience with my Grandad

4.Primary research of Family members— audio recording interviews that can be later written up.

5.Contextual reading of memoirs, factual data, and experiences and knowledge people have that can better facilitate those who are going to go through it