The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.
- William James, Philosopher
Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everybody, I think that is a much greater hunger, a much greater poverty than the person who has nothing to eat . . .We must find each other.
- Mother Theresa, Saint
In American life, we think we are most free when we don’t need anybody. Exactly what Alzheimer’s represents is absolute dependency …That’s what we all need to learn …how deeply we need one another.
- Stanley Hauerwas, Professor of Theological Ethics
A good traveler is one who does not know where he is going to, and a perfect traveler does not know where he came from.
- Lin Yutang, Writer
I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.
- Albert Schweitzer, Missionary
Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World.
- Christopher Columbus, Explorer
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson, Essayist
Nothing is more revealing than movement.
- Martha Graham, Dancer
If someone listens, or stretches out a hand, or whispers a kind word of encouragement, or attempts to understand a lonely person, extraordinary things begin to happen.
- Loretta Girzartis, Author
You can't stay in your corner of the forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.
- A. A. Milne, Author (Winnie the Pooh)
All real living is meeting.
- Martin Buber, Philosopher
They invented hugs to let people know you love them without saying anything.
- Bil Keane, Cartoonist
Michael Verde interviewed on WGLT
05.01.09
WGLT is a local NPR affiliate in central Illinois whose vision is "More than radio - a place vital to connected community." Jim Browne, host of Morning Edition, speaks with Michael Verde about the emotional bridges that can be created even as cognitive capacities decline due to Alzheimer's and related dementias. Please visit http://www.wglt.org/ for more information about WGLT and its programming. This interview is approximately 5 1/2 minutes long.