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‘The Little Red Hen’ by Elizabeth Orton Jones and illustrated in gouache by by J.P. Miller is copyrighted 1954 by Random House. This original illustration is featured in the LSU Museum of Art’s exhibit, ‘Golden Legacy: Original Art from 80 Years of Golden Books.’
Device helps Alzheimer’s patients expel negative feelings
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Colors are bold, the world is happy and all adults become kids in LSU’s ‘Golden Book’ exhibit BY ROBIN MILLER Staff writer
‘Tootle’ by Gertrude Crampton, illustrated by Tibor Gergely, is featured in ‘Golden Legacy: Original Art from 80 Years of Golden Books,’ opening Feb. 27 at the LSU Museum of Art. The painting is an original gouache illustration, copyright 1945 Random House.
Michelle Schulte remembers how every Little Golden Book included a complete list of the series’ titles on its back cover. Sometimes the list appeared inside the cover, but it didn’t matter to her as long as it was there. “I always turned to the list and checked off all the Little Golden Books I had read,” said Schulte, the LSU Museum of Art’s curator. That was in her childhood, when each title represented a piece of magic bound in gold foil. Now this same magic fills the gallery as Schulte decides what to hang where during the installation of the museum’s latest exhibit, “Golden Legacy: Original Art from 80 Years of Golden Books.”
Generational impact
Aurelius Battaglia’s original gouache illustration for Jack Bechdolt’s Little Golden Book, ‘Little Boy With A Big Horn,’ copyright 1950 Random House, is featured in the exhibit.
The show opens on Thursday and features 60 original illustrations from the little cardboard-covered children’s books with which millions of Americans grew up reading. This isn’t an exaggeration — generations of Americans not only grew up with these books but passed them down to their children and grandchildren. With this in mind, Schulte tried to design a show that would appeal to both children and adults.
‘I Am A Bunny’ by Ole Risom and illustrated by Richard Scarry in gouache and watercolor and copyrighted 1963 by Random House is featured in the exhibit.
‘GOLDEN LEGACY: ORIGINAL ART FROM 80 YEARS OF GOLDEN BOOKS’ Through May 25 at the LSU Museum of Art in the Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. l Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Wednesday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. l Admission is $5 for ages 13 and older and free for ages 12 and younger, university students with ID and veterans and their families with military ID. l Call (225) 578-3000 or visit lsumoa.org.
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taurants in Baton Rouge that are open on Mondays; hours vary. If we missed one, let us know When the weekend ends and by emailing lauren.cheramie@ Monday rolls around, sometimes theadvocate.com with the name the last thing anyone wants to do and address. n Bao Vietnamese Cuisine, is cook dinner — or lunch, for that matter. 8342 Perkins Road n Barracuda Taco Stand, 2504 In Baton Rouge, there are several restaurants that close shop Government St. n Bay Leaf Indian Cuisine, on Monday to recover from the weekend shifts, but there is also 5160 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd. a plethora of those ready to greet guests that day. Below are 40 res- ä See RESTAURANTS, page 2G Staff writer
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The “Shoutlet” is a new revolutionary suppression device/pillow that allows the person to scream, yell or even cry into the pillow without disturbing others. It is not uncommon for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease to shout, yell or vocalize during various stages of the condition. Pain, hunger, restlessness, anxiety, loneliness, depression or even external factors could be some of the underlying causes that trigger such behavioral challenges. Often, the yelling may just come from an unmet need to communicate something to others. Further, yelling can be a self-soothing and/or coping mechanism for the affected individual. In helping the person with Alzheimer’s disease to remain calm and to halt the shouting, albeit sometimes temporarily, it is helpful to establish a structured, daily routine, provide meaningful activities, create a calming environment, and above all, offer reassurance to the individual. Agitation and aggression can be triggers to yelling and screaming, and taking a step back and demonstrating calmness can assist in calming and reassuring the affected individual. It is helpful to stop and slow down and truly listen to the individual, even if it does not make sense. Try not to correct or admonish as this will only “fuel the fire” and perhaps accelerate the yelling and screaming. Redirecting and validating the feelings of the individual can calm him down, giving time for the caregiver to understand the reasons behind the yelling behaviors. Fostering respectful dialogue and entering the affected individual’s reality during yelling episodes promotes a much-needed connection between the caregiver and the affected individual and gives that individual the dignity he deserves. Using these practices may be effective in diverting or pausing the screaming behaviors. Another alternative, and something tangible to try is the new device/pillow, called the “Shoutlet,” which provides a safe, convenient and effective way to convert negative emotions and promote inner balance. According to the company’s website, the benefits of using the “Shoutlet” include: a reduction of acute stress levels, improvement of sleep quality, promotion of relaxation, comfort and support, assistance in gaining mental and emotional clarity, and improved heart and lung strength. Screaming into a pillow has always been a way to express and release strong emotions like anger or frustration without disturbing others. The “Shoutlet” is lightweight and handy, and it is not as large as a regular bed pillow, for
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