History Happened in Colour
When an individual lives with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia and memory loss, their memories are a vital link to who they are, who they love, and who influenced and affected their lives.
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s we get older, our past history, especially the fonder memories, can be replayed in our mind’s eye. However, the recollection of the reality of those events can be tainted by factors such as time or medical conditions. Unfortunately, conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia can not only damage past memories, but they can also affect the individual’s perception of current events or their environment.
friends or historical events can result in a limited recall of the person or event. If such photos are used to assist people with remembering their past, for example with reminiscence therapy, they will most likely not have the same impact as a realistically restored photo can provide.
Keeping the Past Real Photographs are arguably the most important visual link to our memories and can be vital in keeping our past alive. When our memories fail, a photo can repaint the reality, emotion and historical context of a life in the past – they can help a person retain a grasp of reality, even within their present environment. Badly damaged black and white photos of family members,
Highly realistic photo restoration is a new process which is available to help an individual remember key elements of a memory including textures and colours. Most importantly for those involved in the care and support of adults with conditions such as memory loss, it can provide an opportunity for improved reminiscence therapy and a tangible link between their past and present lives.
This is due to the fact that history happened in colour – a reality which carefully restored photos can deliver.
