Comments

Comments from our "artists:"

"This has been the best day ever." Paul

"This is a priviledge to be asked to paint. It makes me feel good." Emily (age 91)

"Thank you! This really made my day." Ann

"My goodness! It's beautiful! It looks almost professional!" Pauline

" I needed this. It made me feel good again." Gilbert

" I feel like I've accomplished something. I look forward to you coming." Ed

"I didn't know I was an artist! I guess you're never too old to learn something new." Mary

"This is great! This makes me feel special." Agnes

"I was totally amazed by the quality of the paintings and the long term results of this remarkable program. The family members were thrilled with this beautiful tribute to their loved one, our residents were proud of their work and enjoyed the attention. The program provides an opportunity to have our patient's stories told and lives celebrated. I highly recommend this program." RN, Director of Programming Dementia Services, LTC, S. Carolina

"This Gala was a high point in my father's life. He was thrilled to have his painting chosen and to be honored in this way. Thank you for wonderful gift you've given my family of seeing Dad excited about life again." Daughter, Ohio

"Art Without Boundaries has been a huge asset to our facility. Family members come to me beaming with pride when they see their loved ones' paintings and the improvements they've seen. This is the most positive response we've ever gotten from any program." Administrator, ALF, Florida

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"To see the wonderful work all our people can do is just wonderful. It is a beautiful gift to pass on to our children and grandchildren. The paintings are the most valuable thing we can give them. They are done with love, and that is want we want our family to remember. The wonderful. warm , loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend they all love. Thank you for all your wonderful work with all our people at the center. "

Wife, Adult Day Center, FL

"Thanks for all your help. Keep up what your doing, it's working wonders. I think it's a shame when someone comes down with a disability (whether it's mental or physical), most of those they thought to be friends, disappear. I have another friend whose mother was a very active, vibrant individual (more astute and involved than her daughter), all kinds of activities, committees, senior groups, always getting little gifts for those more senior then she was, my friend told me when it was apparent she had Alzheimer's, not one person called her. As I told her, it's ignorance, to the disease and I feel it's fear, they realize it could be themselves one day. Fortunately there are some who are true friends, and offer whatever support they can."

Friend of patient, MD

"We were all amazed at the difference in our patient. He was withdrawn and anti-social and after he participated in your program began joining in the activities and visiting with others. We love this program."

RN, Adult Day Center, Florida

Stories from Patients

The Fallen Tree

"I was in the outback in Australia on a walk-about and I saw this tree that had fallen over, but it was still alive and I thought, good on you, hang on."

Spring Flowers

"You anticipate all winter for the color... and when the flowers start to bloom, it brightens up your life and makes you happy."

"I was amazed at the incredible creative qualities you allowed to flow so freely in your MT sessions. Your gift for inspiring and instilling such an outpouring of art says more than can be described in words. It was a joy to see such richness and vital emotion so beautifully and creatively displayed, you truly touch more deeply than you may imagine. Thank you for caring....."

'The day my mom painted her painting with you was the happiest I've seen her all year. Painting with you connected my mom to her inner artist and that's been such a wonderful gift for her and my whole family.' Daughter

"The husband of a former day care patient returned to show us the framed painting his wife painted with Art Without Boundaries. He told us this painting brought the family comfort at her passing and continues to be a source of joy and happiness to him." Manager, Adult Day Center, FL

"My husband is so unbelievably proud of his paintings. I framed them and put them in the bedroom and he looks at them all the time. When anyone comes to the house they have to come and see them. He never painted before. They are so important to him and have helped him so much. Thank you!"

Wife of Adult Day Center attendee