Framingham's Callahan Center Holds Art Exhibit On Dementia Thursday

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Alzheimer’s Association Massachusetts/New Hampshire chapter and MetroWest Alzheimer’s Partnership will host an exhibit featuring the work of Boston-based photographer Joe Wallace on Thursday at the Callahan Center in Framingham.

Wallace will share the story of his book and traveling exhibit, "The Day After Yesterday: Portraits of Dementia," created to destigmatize those living with dementia. The presentation of the exhibit will take place from 1:30-3 p.m. Space is limited. To RSVP, call 508.532.5980.

Trained as a journalist, Joe Wallace has been a portrait photographer and storyteller for 20 years and has a deeply personal connection with dementia. His maternal grandfather, Joe Jenkins, had Alzheimer's, and his maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Ponder (Bebe), had vascular dementia. Most recently, his mother Barbara has begun her journey with the disease.

Wallace’s goal is to use empathy as a means for connection and understanding to tell a more complex and complete story of those living with the disease and its effect on their families and loved ones. The exhibit aims to show the whole story— the fear, loss and despair, but also the love, connection, dignity and powerful humanity that always remains—in the subjects, in the care partners, and in the families and communities.

More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease – a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In Massachusetts alone, there are more than 130,000 people living with the disease and 284,000 caregivers.

The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia®. Visit the website here or call 800.272.3900.