What Mom & I Did Together Through Dementia

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Artist Tony Luciani was testing out a new camera when his 91-year-old mother with dementia, Elia, snuck into the background of his photos. The spontaneous images that resulted sparked a years-long collaboration, with Luciani documenting his mom’s life and spirit. They journeyed together brilliantly, despite memory and cognitive loss. In this touching talk, he shares the stories behind some of their favorite shots, capturing the joy and grief of caring for an aging parent.

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Tony Luciano picked up a camera in 2014 to document his aging mom’s struggle with dementia, beginning a four-year-long journey of discovery.

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A smiling senior sitting near a window in soft afternoon light, holding a photo album with visible joy. The setting is cozy and timeless—perhaps a bookshelf in the background—evoking memory, dignity, and connection.

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Peter Berger

With experience in dementia caregiving, public education, and Alzheimer’s-focused writing—and a professional research background shaped in what many consider one of the world’s top laboratories—I work to make complex findings clear, practical, and genuinely helpful for families and professionals providing care.

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September 30, 2022
Cat: Activities, Art, Communication, Family, Reminiscence

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