Living Alone with Dementia
For people living with dementia, there can be many challenges to living independently. However, with support from loved ones, like Irene Fornés had from Michelle Memran, individuals can live safely.
For people living with dementia, there can be many challenges to living independently. However, with support from loved ones, like Irene Fornés had from Michelle Memran, individuals can live safely.
Filmmaker Michelle Memran discusses the making of her 2018 documentary film “The Rest I Make Up,” which follows María Irene Fornés, the groundbreaking playwright, director and teacher, through her journey with dementia.
Not everyone gets to meet their hero, and fewer become their friend, but that’s what happened to journalist Michelle Memran when she looked up María Irene Fornés.
The Dementia Spring Foundation connects artists with the dementia community to raise awareness and improve access to the arts for people with memory loss.