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SENIOR CORNER How to Preserve Family Memories by MARTHA OWEN & SUSAN GUY ��� Do share your own thoughts as Preserving family memories for sethey relate to the memories your loved niors who have Alzheimer���s disease or one shares; don���t monopolize other dementias is important for sevthe conversation. eral reasons. ��� Do ask specific, personal quesMemories can help bring much happitions; don���t interrogate. ness and joy to that older adult. ��� Do ask good questions and record Preserving memories helps establish an the discussion; don���t expect a fiveimportant legacy for future generations. hour session. Capturing and preserving memo��� Do focus on general memories and ries can happen in a number of ways. emotions; don���t focus on exact facts It might entail turning on a favorite and details. 1940s big band hit, spreading photos The goal is to give your family memout on the coffee table, intentionally ber with dementia the opportunity to creating a list of questions to ask and share cherished memories with the sitting down in the living room togethpeople he or she loves. You don���t need er to record the thoughts your loved a precise journalistic account of the one shares. Or reminiscing might person���s life. occur more spontaneously during a Activities to capture and preserve family gathering. If so, make sure you memories with your family living with have a notepad or video camera handy. Alzheimer���s disease or other dementias To accommodate your family memshould focus on what that person can ber���s cognitive ability level and make Capturing and preserving memories with a loved one can happen in a number of ways. and wants to remember. You can help sharing memories in any situation a to minimize frustrapositive, meaningful experience, keep tion by paying attention to your loved one���s limitations and the following considerations in mind: adapting opportunities for reminiscing accordingly. ��� Do involve other family members; don���t put the person with Alzheimer���s on the spot. MARTHA OWEN & SUSAN GUY, Owners ��� Do look at photographs together; don���t expect the person to of Home Instead Senior Care, Editor@ recognize everything. upandcomingweekly.com. Methodist Expands Community Partnerships by BEN HANCOCK Signature Partnerships Enrich a Culture of Excellence I have often said there has never been a great university without a great community. From its founding, Methodist University has been fortunate to benefit from so many community members who have taken special ownership of this institution and its success. This has varied from individuals who have volunteered or contributed financially to ensure the well being of the institution, to organizations that have forged relationships with MU for the betterment of both institutions. A Culture of Excellence Perpetuating a ���culture of excellence��� is one of the fundamental principles of the University���s current strategic plan. Such a culture is characterized by signature people, programs and facilities. It is also enhanced by signature partnerships that have never been more critical. The MU Journey This past spring, we launched what we refer to as the ���MU Journey,��� which provides students with four different pathways that will allow them to complement their academic experience with experiential learning. These pathways include leadership, community engagement, global education and undergraduate research and creativity. The first two of these pathways will require the creation of partnerships as students become involved in special projects. We have also placed a special emphasis on internship opportunities for all MU students, so this initiative, too, will require more community partners. The Monarch Network A third initiative calls for the creation of the Monarch Network, which 14 UCW SEPT. 12-18, 2012 mobilizes MU affinity groups and other volunteers to serve as partners to areas of greatest need. This extends our community initiative well beyond the Cape Fear region and embraces Methodist University alumni, parents and friends in our quest to provide the very highest quality experiences for our students, and ultimately, brings these partnerships to life. The Year of Partnerships Our goal with all partnerships is to align them with our strategic priorities. Since we have spent the past year identifying our priorities, we begin this new academic year with a commitment to expand our reach, extend our partnerships and explore many more opportunities that will make a Methodist University education a unique experience for every student. The year 2012-13 will be ���The Year of Partnerships,��� in which we will identify and celebrate these relationships and put them to action. These partnerships will come from every sector, including health care, business, education, the arts, not-forprofits, military and religious organizations, among others. Furthermore, we will bring ���experts in residence��� from each of these sectors to campus to help us maximize the benefits from these partnerships. A ���culture of excellence��� at Methodist means taking programs and initiatives to the next level. Our community partners will ensure that we meet this expectation and deliver the very highest educational experience to our students. BEN HANCOCK, President Of Methodist University. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomingweekly.com. WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM