What will Your Home be if you Don’t Remember it?

Children’s Art Exhibition on Alzheimer’s Disease and lecture by Dr. Andreas Chadjikyprianou
and lecture by Dr. Andreas Chadjikyprianou

Consider a treasure chest full of priceless memories. What if someone accidentally placed the key inside the treasure chest and you couldn’t remember where the key was or what was inside? This is similar to what happens to people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. It has an impact on the ability of mostly elderly people to remember things. It’s the equivalent of forgetting where you put your toys or what you had for breakfast. But imagine you’ve forgotten where you live or who your family is.That would be terrifying!

Alzheimer is a disease that affects one of the human body’s most important parts, the mind, or as it is scientifically known, the brain.

Guided by their creativity, children ages 7-15 have been asked to paint and create what their home would be like if they didn’t remember it. What would their mind look like if it was worn out? What does a sufferer think? How are their brain neurone’s working?

After the exhibition, Dr. Andreas Chadjikyprianou will give a 20 minute presentation on Alzheimer’s disease. Participants will explore the relationship between Alzheimer’s and dementia, learn what happens in a brain affected by Alzheimer’s, learn about risk factors and receive helpful information. Live discussion and reception will follow.