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word guilty, since it allows for options and can alleviate some stress. C. Connect: How to Overcome Impairments, De pression, and Other Blocks to Communication. Verbal skills are the main means of interacting with other peo ple and with the environment. When communication skills are impaired, one is cut-off from the world. The instructors encouraged communication with the elderly “any way you can get it” . The participants were intro duced to the various commmunication impairment con ditions such as “aphasia” during which language is affected, "dysarthria” or “apraxia” during which speech is affected. Dementia, (Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia), presents a different communications prob lem whereby the patient appears to be in his or her own world. Extra patience and understanding is needed even for the very simplest interaction. The instructors also described what can be expected in terms of behavior in cases of communication impairment and how to deal with it. Dr. Joyce Brothers, noted psychologist, TV com mentator and columnist was the closing keynote spea ker of the conference. On an upbeat note she said that more of today’s older population are healthier, have abundant energy and live longer than generations past. Most older people, she continued, have developed a greater social consciousness and therefore stay involved longer. Dr. Brother’s described a phenomenon called “crea tive aging” which was exhibited by a group of California women who were part of a study on aging. These women were in their 70’s and 80’s, yet still very active professionally or in the community. The study found certain characteristics were common to most of them. All their lives these women were independent, non conformists: working and developing talents when women were supposed to stay home and care for fami lies, each had close relationships with friends of all ages, and each had a positive outlook on life. This noted psychologist also spoke about the emo tional conflict that children face when their parents become old, such as anger, dismay and guilt. “We must face reality,” she said, “and build a new relationship, becoming caring, responsible adults. Make sure every thing you do is prompted by love,” Dr. Brothers went on to say. “Treat your parents as parents, not as depend ents. Praise where you can, let them know they are appreciated. Growing old can be beautiful, if it is a fam ily affair.” MARTA BACZYNSKY Courses and Workshops at the Ukrainian Museum W OODCARVING COURSE The traditional craft of Ukrainian decorative, low-relief woodcarving will be taught to both beginners and ad vanced participants. Using tools specifically produced by the Museum, the students will learn the intricate geometric motifs that are used to decorate both func tional and decorative wooden objects by woodcarvers in Ukraine. The course is open to adults and children from 12 years of age. Date: February 14 — April 25, 1987 Time: Saturdays, 1:00 — 4:00 pm Fee: Adults — $55; senior citizens & students over 16 — $50; children 6-12 — free; members — 15% discount. EM BROIDERY COURSE Embroiderers may learn and expand their skills during this eight session course. They may start from the basic cross stitch or advance to little known stitches and intri cate cut-work techniques, colors, threads and fabrics used traditionally in various regions of Ukraine. Open to adults & children over 10 years of age. Date: February 14 — April 4, 1987 Time: Saturdays, 1:00 — 3:30 pm Fee: Adults — $45; senior citizens & students over 16 — $40; children 10-16 — free; members — 15% discount. U KR AIN IAN EASTER EGG D ECO RATIO N WORKSHOPS Adults and children will have the opportunity to learn and excel in the art of making pysanky, Ukrainian Easter eggs. Dyes, beeswax and a stylus are used to decorate the egg with traditional Ukrainian designs. The work shops will be given on Saturdays and Sundays, two ses sions per day. Date: March 21, 22, 28, 29 and April 4, 5, 12, 1987 Time: 9:30 am — 12:30 pm and 1:30 — 4:30 pm Fee: adults — $10; senior citizens & students over 16 — $8.50; members — $8; children 12-16 free. DEM O NSTRATIO NS IN THE M AKING OF PYSANKY Experienced artisans will demonstrate this beautiful craft. The award-winning film by Slavko Nowytski will also be shown. This program is scheduled to run continuosly during the two days from 1 to 5 pm. Date: March 14 and April 11,1987 Fee: non-members $2.50; members $2.00; senior citi zens & students $2.00, children under 12 — free. Programs are funded, in part, by the New York State Council on the Arts
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