Visualizing Health Stories
DUKEScomics writes and creates art for graphic medicine, which is an academic term used to describe visual stories of various lengths about health topics, as well as comics that are good for your health. From working with researchers, nurses, educators, and community partners, DUKEScomics collaborates on projects that teach people about their own health, we provide honest storytelling paired with vibrant sequential art. The art of communicating sometimes traumatic information to patients may be a challenge for some health professionals. We provide easy to read and engaging customized comics. We illustrate various stories based on research and real-life health situations for health professionals and educators to assist them in communicating effectively using a more gentle approach to help patients learn how to navigate their health concerns. DUKEScomics has created original short comics, motion comics, and art elements for various projects, such as Caregivers' Health, Latina Brain Heath, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, HPV vaccine awareness, and Trauma-Informed Care. Contact us to discuss your project. Click on the Contact tab in the menu at the top of this web page.
These are the covers for the comics called "Caregivers' Health with Nurse Sarah" and "Latina Brain Health with Nurse Christy."
This is one comic panel that shows a family visiting grandma in a health care room. The granddaughter sits on the bed wondering why grandma doesn't recognize her. Her mom is in the background fighting back tears. The comic shows three generations of women - grandma, mom, and daughter. Dad stands behind the daughter touching her shoulder. This comic may be used to begin a conversation with your family members about grandma's Alzheimer's diagnosis.
This is the Spanish version of the same comic above. DUKEScomics is proud to provide multilingual texts. Our graphic novels are in English, Spanish, German, and Japanese.
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Journal Writing and Doodling Workshops for stress reduction and relaxation.
This is a collaboration with Dave Hernandez Chapter Executive Alzheimer's Association West Texas,
Dr. Sarah Y. Jimenez from UTEP College of Nursing, Mr. Ronnie Dukes
and Dr. Elvira Carrizal-Dukes from DUKEScomics.com.
In the news: Alzheimer Chapter Partners with UTEP for Workshops
DUKEScomics' collaboration with
Mission
Comics for Alzheimer Awareness uses A.W.O.L. characters Cruz Ochoa and her dad Mr. Ochoa.
Journaling or expressive writing is a process by which one writes down their thoughts and feelings. Doodling is drawing or scribbling and involves the creation of a spontaneous image. The activities of journaling and doodling enhance self-exploration and emotional processing, reduce stress and promote relaxation.
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Repetition, Anxiety and Agitation, Confusion and Suspicion, Aggression, and Wandering are common behaviors encountered by caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Association has a 24/7 Helpline number for caregivers: 1-800-272-3900 or visit their website alz.org. It can help to have a dementia-trained professional to talk with when you feel overwhelmed or at a loss for what to try next.
También estamos ofreciendo los talleres en español.
Este es un cómic de cuatro paneles que representa a una hija que cuida a su papá que tiene demencia. El padre repite la misma pregunta porque olvida que ya la hizo.
En el primer panel, están bebiendo café en la cocina.
El diálogo de Panel 1:
APA: ¿Ya termino COVID?
CRUZ: Todavía no, Apa.
En el segundo panel, están almorzando.
El diálogo de Panel 2:
APA: ¿Ya termino COVID?
CRUZ: Ahora hay una vacuna contra el COVID-19, Apa.
APA: No, esa es una mala idea.
En el tercer panel, están sentados en la sala mientras el padre brilla sus zapatos.
El diálogo de Panel 3:
APA: Quiero que se acabe COVID. Quiero ver a mi hijo, ir a la tienda. Creo que iré a ponerme la vacuna, Cruzita.
CRUZ: Yo también me voy a poner la vacuna contra COVID-19, Apa. Lo hago para
protegernos.
En el cuarto panel, la hija está escribiendo en su diario.
El diálogo de Panel 4:
Estimado diario: ¿Cuándo terminara esta pandemia?
Relaje su cuerpo y su mente mediante la escritura de un diario y el dibujo de garabatos. Los cuidadores están invitados a aprender estrategias creativas para el manejo del estrés mientras aprenden a conectar con su ser querido a través de reflexiones sencillas de escritura y dibujo. Aprenda a descifrar los mensajes de comportamiento, a identificar los desencadenantes comunes del comportamiento y a aprender formas de ayudar a intervenir con algunos de los desafíos de comportamiento más comunes de la demencia. No es necesario tener experiencia en dibujo y escritura. Esta es una colaboración entre la Asociación de Alzheimer’s de Texas (Sección Oeste), la Universidad de Texas en El Paso, y Dukes Comics.
Presentadores:
Elvira Carrizal-Dukes, PhD, MFA
Sarah Yvonne Jimenez, PhD, RN
Isela Maier, PhD, MA
Ronnie Dukes, AAS
Jacob Martinez, PhD, RN
Maria Llamas, MPA, BS, Directora de Programas y Servicios
David Hernandez, MA, Director Ejecutivo
