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UCSF Memory and Aging Center - Ione Kuhner - ButterfliesDescription
Ione participates in a clinical study at UCSF‘s Memory and Alzheimer‘s Clinic. She only began painting when she joined the study five years ago. One goal of the study is to see how persons with neurological problems can be helped to bring out and appreciate their artistic side. Now, Ione is busy creating paintings for friends and strangers. She was even interviewed by a crew from CBS. She laughs as she remembers how they followed her around with a camera for a day.
Ione is a San Francisco native who has also spent time in San Diego. She was a dental assistant before she became ill and unable to work. Her illness was first noticed by her husband and children. Eventually bouts of confusion forced her to quit working. Anxiety is one of the key symptoms of her illness.
Art helps me to relax and I love painting. And she says art helps her to think positively. She loves being creative and making beautiful paintings.
