The pianist of NewBridge
Naomi Kliman, 82, a resident at NewBridge on the Charles in Dedham who has early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, is known as “the pianist of NewBridge.”
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| October 7, 2011
Kliman rehearsed in the meditation room on her organ, which she donated to NewBridge.
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| October 7, 2011
Residents Robert Levin and Beatrice Traiman danced to a song Kliman played.
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| October 7, 2011
In her room, Kliman reviewed the music she planned to perform.
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| October 7, 2011
Kliman brushed her hair in her bathroom before a performance.
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| October 7, 2011
Her son, Burton Kliman, sat with her as she played before her peers.
John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
| October 7, 2011
Resident Beatrice Traiman danced to a song Kliman played.
John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
| October 7, 2011
Residents sang along with Kliman’s playing.
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| October 7, 2011
Kliman, formerly of Dorchester, taught music for 65 years.
John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
| October 7, 2011
