Abstract
In his book Elegy for Iris, John Bayley (2000) describes his life with his wife, Iris Murdoch, a successful author. In this article, the authors relate the life experiences of John and Iris to the relevant literature on lifespan development. Iris’s symptoms of Alzheimer disease and deteriorating brain function are described, and the personal experiences of Bayley and the article’s first author set the stage to suggest the importance of psychoeducation for family members and caregivers. Psychoeducation is suggested as a way to inform and support family members and caretakers who are also affected by Alzheimer disease.PERSPECTIVES is a special feature included in this issue of the Journal of Creativity in Mental Health that provides mental health professionals with an opportunity to discuss their positions on a variety of creativity-related topics.In this article, Mike Healey, a doctoral student, and Sue Renes, associate professor, share their perspectives on aging and the effects of Alzheimer disease. They incorporate the experiences of John Bayley and Iris Murdoch as described in Elegy for Iris (Bayley, 2000) and the personal experiences of Mike Healey and his family.
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