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Alzheimer’s Association® TN Chapter partners with The Frist Art Museum to provide in-person interactive programs for those living with Alzheimer’s and their care partners

Alzheimer’s Association® TN Chapter partners with The Frist Art Museum to provide in-person interactive programs for those living with Alzheimer’s and their care partners

Nashville, TN – For the past 14 years, the Alzheimer’s Association® Tennessee Chapter has partnered with The Frist Art Museum to provide in-person, interactive, socially engaging programs for those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia and their care partners. This program gives those affected by the disease an expressive outlet and forum for dialogue through a guided exhibition tour, social interaction, an art-making activity, and lunch.

“Dementia-friendly community programming is incredibly important, so it is a true pleasure to collaborate with Meagan Rust and Anne Henderson at the Frist Art Museum to offer Making Memories to Middle Tennessee families impacted by dementia. These programs, hosted quarterly for the fourteenth consecutive year, are a fun and engaging opportunity for those living with dementia and their care partners to connect with one another, and express themselves, through art,” says Kelsey Williams, Program Manager at the Alzheimer’s Association TN Chapter. “Regardless of where families are in their dementia journey, the Alzheimer’s Association is here to help — through social engagement programs like Making Memories, as well as through support groups, education workshops, our 24/7 helpline at 1-800-272-3900, and much more.”

Making Memories consists of four program dates and exhibits at the Frist Art Museum in Nashville, and will be in-person. All programs begin at 10:45 (11 a.m. tour)

Past programs have included: Alma W. Thomas: Everything is Beautiful; Light, Space, Surface: Works from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; and the very popular Knights in Armor.

The last program of the season will be held Dec. 9: Weaving Splendor: Treasures of Asian Textiles from The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

To register: https://bit.ly/MMATFws

These events are free, but space is limited. Please contact Kelsey Williams at kewilliams@alz.org or 615-622-4182 with any questions or for assistance in registering.

About Alzheimer’s Association®
The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia®. Visit 
alz.org or call 800.272.3900. ​​

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