Meghan McCarthy

Nostalgic memories boost social connection and self-esteem for individuals living with dementia

By Meghan McCarthy I was always mesmerized by the life stories of my grandfather. As a young girl, I sat …

Greg Dunn’s neuroart

Brain and neuroscience artist, Greg Dunn, dedicates latest piece to those with brain disease, caregivers, and all individuals dedicated to …

Finding the meaning of home through photography

By Meghan McCarthy Home. When you think of the word home, what comes to your mind? Is it a place, …

Making Sense of Alzheimer’s is a creative space for people to understand the past, present and future of Alzheimer’s disease. It is an evolving forum, a gallery of ideas, a museum without walls.

Making Sense of Alzheimer’s features stories and ideas that tackle the many and changing understanding of what Alzheimer’s disease is and how we try to make sense of it in our own lives. The voices of patients, scientists, writers, caregivers, students, singers, doctors, and artists are expressed here through words, images and sounds.

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