Too long a time

Readers of Stilmee Blogspot,
It has been 3 months since I posted a blog entry. It has been a busy time planning on new services to offer caregivers. We have partnered with My Way Village to offer an inovative computer based program called Connected Living. It evokes long buried memories that bring joy back to the person with memory loss. I and other StilMee coaches have witnessed the effects of this program on residents of Rogerson House in Jamaica Plain, Boston. People come alive remembering events of their lives that brought them joy and contentment through the introduction of picture cues. One gentleman who looked very apathetic and sleepy came awake at the playing of a clip from Fiddler on the Roof. He sang heartilly the wedding song, then asked me if I'd dance. I did. He twirled me, smiling the whole time. He had been brought back to a joyous time from the past. How very lovely to see him come alive, feel the feeling of joy, and be a man again. I went home later that day elated that he had 'come alive' with music. StilMee is happy to partner with My Way Village to bring this to elders with memory loss and their caregivers. What a wonderful way to tap positive memories and write them down as cherished memoirs.

Coach Beverly