It's lovely to sit, no pressure, just for fun to draw.
There is a lot of pressure for people my age to use their brains in this way: in a variety of activities, that makes you stretch. Theoretically it is supposed to "prevent" dementia. HAH!
It's amusing, and passes the time, and I tell my clients that my grandkids put my drawings on their fridges!
Dementia, for many is the least of our worries. Communication issues affect many.
My latest client has ALS and used a text-to-speech app on her iPad. It helps her to communicate since she is aphasic. It was something to do while we watched the news.She wanted to give me an eraser, typing a message where it was in her cubby, but I declined, since I'm not allowed to take gifts! It's a bad precedent to set for paid and/or unpaid caregivers. You can also draw with this application. There are many on the market.
My client smiled when she saw my drawing. It was a good visit. This kind of application is terrific for special needs folks.
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Your lady bug makes me smile, a sweet sketch.
ReplyDeleteYour lady bug makes me smile, a sweet sketch.
ReplyDeleteCute drawing, love the ladybug! Happy Sunday!
ReplyDeleteGreat post I'm still smiling about your grandchildren putting your work on their fridge!! So fun!! Love your cute perspective!! You go girl!! Adorable artwork!
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Lovely spring like Sketch Jenn, welcome!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and whimsical..a very fun-spirited drawing..feels like a beautiful enchanted story!
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you have a very tough job. we recently lost my FIL who had severe dementia and in addition to us, we were fortunate to have four others to help care for him. I can see how sketching and sharing it with the clients would help out.
ReplyDeleteTechnology has come such a long way. I remember the early days of computers and It amazes me how much they have since changed lives.
ReplyDeleteI doodle. Does that count as a brain saver...because I will need all the help I can get!
Aww a lovely sketch which really made me smile. Happy SS
ReplyDeleteYour sketch is wonderful. Sharing our work with others is a great way to brighten the day for both.
ReplyDeleteI took a quick look at the first drawing and dismissed it. On my second look I saw the three characters hidden in the foliage and their reactions to each other and I said this is a good piece. So keep on drawing. Since you're tricky you've got me on edge. Taking second looks is also good for the brain!!!
ReplyDeletepretty sketch and funny about the kids and their fridge :)
ReplyDeleteyour clients must be very happy when you show up to make them smile : )
I see you're dreaming of summer. Cute drawing. Tough job.
ReplyDeleteCute sketch!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute and sweet. You actually made me sit down and do some painting again.
ReplyDeleteA fun drawing, and some day your granddaughters will indeed be putting them on their fridges!
ReplyDeleteI used to enjoy drawing when I was a schoolgirl, but haven't drawn anything but floor plans for imaginary houses in the last 50 years. Might be fun to try sketching again, and, as you said, good for my brain.
So nice that you got a smile from your client. I'm sure it made your day.
Love, K
such a cute drawing!!
ReplyDeleteYour drawing is very cute and happy.
ReplyDeleteSomething you must find within when you are a caregiver.
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