In this episode we will hear poetry that was created by participants in The Jewish Community Center's "Alzheimer's Care and Enrichment" program, better known as "ACE".

ACE is a respite program designed specifically for people with Alzheimer's Disease or related conditions. The program offers those with Alzheimer's an opportunity to engage in social and recreational activities. ACE promotes a sense of community and self-worth.

Joanna Russo of the ACE program, Mrs. Betty Anderson-- a former schoolteacher and one of the participants who created the poems being read, and Poet Esme Franklin recorded this "Figure of Speech" Session. Esme was the poet-in-residence who conducted the ACE activities which led to the creation of these works.

For more information about the JCC's ACE program, visit their website at www.nojcc.org or call Rachel Ruth, Director of Senior Services, at 504.897.0143.

Originally aired on December 8th 2018.