Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles Announces Fifth Annual Memories In The Making Art Exhibition And Auction

LOS ANGELES, June 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles hosts their fifth Annual Memories in the Making (MiM) exhibition and auction, June 15, 2017 at Building Bridges Art Exchange (Bergamot Station Arts Center, 2525 Michigan Ave, Unit F2, Santa Monica, CA.) This unique fine arts program offers creative and non-verbal communication through art, enhancing connections with families, professional caregivers, and others.

The MiM program is a gallery exhibition and auction showcasing the amazing artwork created by people in the mid-to-late stages of Alzheimer's. It is one of ALZGLA's unique arts4ALZ programs that helps provide insight into the thoughts and memories that participants are often challenged in communicating.

"Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles is dedicated to meeting the needs of men and women affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias," said Brianne Ellsworth, Memories in the Making Manager. "While social isolation may be common for those living with the disease, their family, and/or their caregivers, the MiM program provides a sense of self-expression and belonging in a family-oriented environment."

MiM is made possible through the generosity of Susan Disney Lord, Abigail Disney, Tim Disney, and Roy P. Disney in loving memory of their mother, Patricia Disney, who was an artist.

The one-day exhibition is free of charge and will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Dawn Davis at (323) 930-6280. For information, visit www.alzgla.org/events.

Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles is the only local full-service, dementia-focused, nonprofit with 36 years of experience, 5 locations, and 57 staff serving Greater Los Angeles and the Inland Empire.  ALZGLA provides programs and services free of charge to individuals with Alzheimer's and related dementias, their families, caregivers and the community. Low cost training and education are also offered for professionals. Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles began as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 1981. 100% of all Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles fundraising stays local, focusing on care, support, advocacy, and research across Greater Los Angeles and the Inland Empire.

Alzheimer's is a devastating neurodegenerative disease that weakens the memory and other cognitive and emotional functions. For more information, call the Helpline 24/7 at 1-844-HELP-ALZ or visit www.alzgla.org.

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