Difficulty: Beginner
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Sylvia talks about how her diagnosis was reached and about what limitations there are for her now, such as going out for walks by herself and singing in the choir at church.
Difficulty: Beginner
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The two sisters unpack a box that hadn't been opened since she moved to the house in Tacoma. It contains artwork she had done in the past along with some stray art supplies.
Difficulty: Beginner
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The two sisters talk about coloring, one of Sylvia's favorite things to do and they look at some of the work she has done.
Difficulty: Beginner
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Sigrid and her sister Sylvia hang out in the kitchen talking about coffee and making some, too. At times, they get a bit silly.
Difficulty: Beginner
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Sigrid and Sylvia continue to work on making coffee. Meanwhile, they talk about what time of day they like to drink it and what they put in it.
Difficulty: Beginner
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Sigrid and Sylvia converse in the kitchen over coffee. They talk about coffee, about the city of Tacoma, about their month together, and about what they see out the window. Sylvia enjoys making sound effects with her voice every now and then.
Difficulty: Beginner
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The two sisters talk about how important singing was for them growing up and Sylvia sings a little bit, too. This is their final appearance together on video before Sigrid's departure the next day.
Difficulty: Beginner
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A year has gone by and Sigrid is back in Tacoma to spend time with her sister, Sylvia. Things have changed quite a bit, and Sigrid shows us Sylvia's new setup.
Difficulty: Beginner
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Sigrid concludes this "personal journey into the unknown" with optimism about harnessing creativity in order to live a more fulfilling life with Alzheimer's even though it might not slow it down. We have to live in the present!
Difficulty: Beginner
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Sigrid is having a friend over for dinner and needs to plan the menu and figure out the table setting. Join her in the kitchen!
Difficulty: Beginner
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To finish setting the table, Sigrid needs silverware and some final touches such as salt and pepper, hot pads, and some candles.
Difficulty: Intermediate
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Every four years, in the United States, elections are held for the office of the presidency. Sigrid lives in Italy, so she needed an absentee ballot in order to vote. Here's her story.
Difficulty: Newbie
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Sigrid explains three ways to talk about the future and tells us about some of her new year's resolutions.
Difficulty: Beginner
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Sigrid explains what a limerick is, and how to write one. If you are so inclined, you can submit your limericks in the "comments" section of the video tab.
Difficulty: Beginner
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Sigrid has more fun with limericks, attempting to sing one, and dedicating another limerick to her boss. She offers a final limerick from Edward Lear, the king of limericks. See Part 1 for instructions on how limericks work and how to write one.
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