Susan Law- Former Executive Director of the I'm Still Here Foundation and Norman's wife Lexington, MA—May 20, 2026—After being diagnosed with dementia, Norman Law stopped painting. A Rhode Island School of Design graduate, Norman had been an avid painter and designer his entire life, with his work displayed in art shows and museums. "It was his passion, but I worried he would never paint again,” said his wife Susan. However, their concerns proved unfounded when they were intr

Gary Glazner, one of our 2025 grantees and Founder and Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Poetry Project, is bringing creativity, culture, and meaningful connection to a Native American community in Oneida, near Green Bay. Through monthly visits, Gary leads engaging, interactive poetry sessions that invite participants to collaborate, reflect, and express themselves in ways that are both accessible and deeply personal. Each session begins by reading inspirational poetry. U

The I’m Still Here Foundation was honored to partner with Maude’s Awards for Innovation in Alzheimer’s Care, the Frye Art Museum’s Creative Aging program, and the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center for a meaningful community event featuring our founder, Dr. John Zeisel. In his talk, Dr. Zeisel shared a forward-looking vision of dementia care—one rooted in understanding, connection, and the belief that people living with dementia can continue to live engaged, meaningful lives

The I’m Still Here Foundation (ISHF) is excited to announce the launch of our 2026 Innovation Grant Program, supporting bold, creative, non-pharmacologic approaches that help people living with dementia truly thrive. Rooted in our “Hope in Action” mission, the ISHF Innovation Grants support inspiring ideas that promote dignity, foster community connection, and encourage authentic engagement through arts, culture, music, intergenerational experiences, physical activity, and mo