Cognitive Dynamics

I Make This Pledge —D. Potts #poetry #photography #dementia #alzheimers #personhood

For Mother’s Day, in memory of my mother, Ethelda Oaks Potts, I’m sharing this original song: “Mama.” #mothersday #poetry #mothers #mindfulness #songwriting

Come on out to the Kentuck Museum in Northport tomorrow for Art Night! And while you’re there, we’d love to have you attend my talk at 5:45 pm!

Photo by D. Potts #photography

Thoughts on personhood in those living with dementia —D. Potts #personhood #dementia #alzheimers

Trying to look a bit “springy.” #springcolors #springfashion #elders #aging #elderhood

On this, the last day of #NationalPoetryMonth, I offer my book, Bringing Art to Life, which contains #poetry and reflections on an expressive arts program for people living with #dementia that was created in memory of my father, Lester. The book is available on Amazon and from other booksellers. #BringingArtToLife #LestersLegacy

#caregiving #carepartnerships #alzheimers #dementia

loneliness is a sign you are in desperate need of yourself —Rupi Kaur #nationalpoetrymonth

For #NationalPoetryMonth… Alive Anew —D. Potts (Art by Lester E. Potts, Jr., an artist who had Alzheimer’s) danielcpotts.wordpress.com/2023/04/16/ali… #poetry #art #neuroarts #lesterslegacy #bringingarttolife #alzheimers #dementia

Glad to be attending the “Frontiers in Neuroscience Plenary Session” at the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting in Chicago #AANAM #neuroscience

Dr. Angel C. Duncan, PhD, MA-MFT, ATR and I were honored to present the poster, “Bringing Art to Life: An Intergenerational Service-learning Program for Depression and Affect among Dementia Caregivers” at the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting in Chicago. It was good to catch up with friend, colleague, and fellow Palatucci Advocacy Leadership graduate, Dr. Meril Platzer. Our co-authors are listed below: Zoe Geisser, MS; Blake Peeples, BS; Rebecca S. Allen, PhD; Daniel Potts, MD, FAAN; Angel Duncan, PhD, MA, MFT-ATR, and Keisha Carden, PhD #AANAM #AANPALF #AANAdvocacy #BringingArtToLife #LestersLegacy #Neuroarts #ExpressiveArts #caregiving #carepartners #mentalhealth #alzheimers #dementia #arttherapy

We are thankful to be presenting the following poster at the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting in Chicago: “Bringing Art to Life: An Intergenerational Service-learning Program for Depression and Affect among Dementia Caregivers”. This program, created in memory of my father, Lester, started in 2008 as an action plan in the Palatucci Advocacy Leadership program of @AANmember •Zoe Geisser, MS; Blake Peeples, BS; Rebecca (Becky) Allen, PhD; Daniel Potts, MD, FAAN; Angel Duncan, PhD, MA, MFT-ATR, Keisha Carden, PhD •Monday, April 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM #AANAM #AANPALF #AANAdvocacy #BringingArtToLife #LestersLegacy #Neuroarts #ExpressiveArts #caregiving #carepartners #mentalhealth #alzheimers #dementia

The Radiance of My Face —D. Potts #nationalpoetrymonth #alzheimers #dementia #poetry #caregiving #personhood #neuroarts

#poetry #nationalpoetrymonth

#throwbackthursday about 20 years ago, walking with Dad at memory care

“A Heart That Knows Your Name” is an original song dedicated to persons living with dementia and care partners. The video also features artwork by Ervin, Ann, and Lester, persons who lived/are living with dementia. —D. Potts #NationalPoetryMonth #Caregiving #dementia #alzheimers #neuroarts #poetry #bringingarttolife #lesterslegacy #art #arttherapy #songwriting youtu.be/lwqJxVnDAnw?si…

I Am Here (For #NationalPoetryMonth) #poetry #alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #neuroarts