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A collage of family pictures provides a glimpse of Anne McKeown’s history. Jean Fields, McKeown’s daughter and caregiver, said, “Life is more than...
David McKeown helps his mother, Anne McKeown, to steady her hands while drinking a cup of hot chocolate. He frequently assists in caring for his mother...
Anne McKeown sits in her bedroom. “When she gets that far-off look,” says McKeown’s daughter Jean Fields, “you sometimes just have to wonder what’s...
Anne McKeown gets a thumbs up from physical therapist Dawn Lombardi after a productive physical therapy session.
Physical therapists Dawn Lombardi (right) and Susan Mann (left) help Anne McKeown (center) get into bed after a physical therapy session. McKeown is recovering...
Anne McKeown works with physical therapists Dawn Lombardi and Susan Mann during one of her biweekly sessions. McKeown is recovering from surgery due to...
Anne McKeown eats a cornbread muffin. Her daughter, Jean Fields, said McKeown rarely passes up cornbread and sometimes “I have to move the plate out...
Coloring pictures is a regular pastime for Anne McKeown. Even though McKeown’s progressing dementia has lessened her ability to color more intricate...
March 12, 2021
Anne McKeown receives her daily medication. Jean Fields, McKeown’s daughter and caregiver, uses a syringe to break down daily medications for easy administration....
Anne McKeown rests her head in her hands, taking a break. “I see her daily frustration,” says Jean Fields, McKeown’s daughter and caregiver. “I...
Student photographers spent six weeks working on their advanced projects. Each student research and practiced a specific genre.
April 22, 2021
Performers sang songs from musicals such as this one from Mama Mia, “Chiquitita.”
Approximately 5-8 percent of people over the age 60 in the United States are diagnosed with dementia. Dementia can impact the patient’s entire family...
Lois Magner, photography I student, took and submitted this photo of a flower on crystals for Telolith. Telolith is a contemporary art and literature magazine...