Author Archives: artinalzheimers

A New Day

Posted on June 20, 2013 by artinalzheimers

Good morning Mom! She wakes up these days with a hairdo that’s a little like “Ursula”, the sea witch, from The Little Mermaid because she likes to tease her tresses in REM sleep. Since my last post, Mom has become … Continue reading →

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Mom’s Last Stand

Posted on December 7, 2012 by artinalzheimers

It’s been a long time since I posted on this blog. Mom is in hospice now and alot has happened since, including hurricane Sandy. This photo was taken of Mom standing at the kitchen sink a week before the storm. … Continue reading →

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SHE WALKED!

Posted on July 25, 2012 by artinalzheimers

I was feeling very discouraged yesterday— listening to everyone’s predictions about how Mom would never walk again. I decided to turn to Reiki healing and called Alice Mindrum. She wasn’t able to personally visit Mom before her next therapy session … Continue reading →

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Our prayers are for Charla

Posted on July 16, 2012 by artinalzheimers

On Friday the 13th, Mom fell in the den and broke her hip. She’s at Bridgeport Hospital now awaiting surgery any minute. Throughout this journey, Mom has always been such a trouper. She bounced back from every accident and illness … Continue reading →

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Featured in the City Lights Gallery West gala

Posted on October 17, 2011 by artinalzheimers

Charla Boteler’s Stackings were a hit at the opening of City Light’s Gallery’s new Westport space. Mom seemed to enjoy the party.

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See Mom in Yves Wilson’s trailer

Posted on August 23, 2011 by artinalzheimers

Stackings : Art & Alzheimer’s (Rough Trailer) from Yves Wilson on Vimeo. Continue reading →

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Time Magazine

Posted on April 30, 2011 by artinalzheimers

Mom ponders the Time Magazine article in the doctor’s office waiting room.

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Larry King special on CNN

Posted on April 30, 2011 by artinalzheimers

Set your DVR for Sunday May 1st, 8:00 PM on CNN for Larry King’s special “Unthinkable: The Alzheimer’ Epidemic” : ://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-quick-20110430,0,7398703.story

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Artful Gifts Show

Posted on January 3, 2011 by artinalzheimers

Charla stands by her stackings at the Artful Gifts show. Her work was on display for the holidays at City Lights Gallery .

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Styrofoam Snowstorm

Posted on January 3, 2011 by artinalzheimers

It’s a blizzard at City Light’s when Alison and Charla walk in a winter wonderland of styrofoam snow.

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