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Telling about the stolen mind.

C F Vinci1, C Pontesilli, D Fo

  • 1Department of Neurologic and Psychiatric Sciences, Neurologia II, University of Bari, P.zza G. Cesare 11, I-70124, Bari, Italy. fabriziovinci@yahoo.it

Neurological Sciences : Official Journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology
|August 9, 2005
PubMed
Summary

This theatrical monologue explores Alzheimer's disease, depicting its progression through a gerontologist's personal experience. It visually communicates the challenges of amnesia, aphasia, agnosia, and apraxia.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Humanities
  • Neurodegenerative Diseases
  • Performing Arts

Background:

  • Art, particularly theatre, serves as a vital tool for human expression and social connection.
  • Understanding neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease (AD) is crucial for patient care and public awareness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To visually represent the multifaceted aspects of Alzheimer's disease (AD) through the medium of theatre.
  • To enhance the understanding of AD's progression, including amnesia, aphasia, agnosia, and apraxia, via a dramatic monologue.

Main Methods:

  • A theatrical monologue titled "A...come non so" is presented.
  • The play uses a narrative approach to depict the stages of Alzheimer's disease.

Main Results:

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  • The monologue illustrates the characteristic symptoms of Alzheimer's disease from early to late stages.
  • It portrays the personal journey of a gerontologist experiencing the onset of AD.

Conclusions:

  • Theatre can offer a unique and empathetic perspective on complex medical conditions like Alzheimer's disease.
  • This artistic representation contributes to a broader understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with AD.