These resources have been developed by the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center and the Without Warning program and are perfect for discussion in a support group.
Without Warning Posters
Our five pieces of art, created by the Rev. Shawna Bowman, are based on conversation from the Without Warning support group. These 11x17 posters are perfect for support group discussion and each highlight a different aspect of the journey with dementia.
The Boat
Feelings of loneliness and the importance of community
“I love coming here because we are all in the same boat together.”
Person with Alzheimer’s disease
Social Circles
The change in social relationships as the disease progresses. The painting is filled with words brought up by family members. Any of these words can be used for discussion topics.
“As the disease progresses, our social circles get smaller.”
Spouse of Person with Alzheimer’s disease
The Pit
Feelings of isolation. The words in the picture can be used for discussion topics.
“For me Alzheimer’s feels like I fell into this pit. I can see everyone out there but don’t know how to get back to them.”
Person with Alzheimer’s disease
The Stage
Discussion of what it means to be a caregiver. The painting is filled with words which can be used for discussion topics.
“I feel like I’m stage hands, having to do so much behind the scenes to keep my person with Alzheimer’s center stage.”
Child of person with Alzheimer’s disease
Collective Memories
Discussion with caregivers or professional staff on what it means to hold someone's memories.
“We become the keepers of each other’s memories.”
Staff person from Without Warning
The Documentary selected by American Public Television
Too Soon to Forget: The Journey of Younger Onset Alzheimer’s Disease
This documentary and supplemental features, which explore the journey of Alzheimer’s disease and the importance of community, are perfect for group discussion in a support group. The documentary is 60 minutes in length. The 13 supplemental features, which each focus on a different topic of live with Alzheimer’s, are each around 10 minutes in length.
