Biography:
Rosem Morton , born and raised in the Philippines, is a documentary photographer and nurse based in Baltimore, Maryland. She is a National Geographic Explorer, an International Women's Media Foundation Fellow and a We, Women Photo...
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Focus:Photographer, Photojournalist, Journalist, Writer, Health, Documentary, News, Photography, Freelance, Human Rights
Covering:Africa,Asia,Europe,USA & Canada
Skills:Research, Translator, Photo Assisting, Photo Editing, Web Design, Photojournalism
Ruth Rose Many, 95, sits in her bed while listening to her granddaughter, Rianna Starheim, 32, play the piano. Ruth used to be a talented musician before she lost her memories from a stroke. Her granddaughter, Rianna, has been using music to connect with her and her lost memories. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
Rianna Starheim, 32, hugs her grandmother, Ruth Rose Many, 95, after dancing together to 40s music. Rianna has been using music to connect with her grandmother and her lost memories. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
Rianna Starheim, 32, gives her grandmother, Ruth Rose Many, 95, her medication. Rianna gave up her day job to be the full time caretaker for her grandmother after a stroke that led to severe memory loss. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
A string of bells attached to a medical bed railing is seen in Ruth Rose Many’s room in her home in Hobart, NY on October 4, 2023. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
Ruth Rose Many, 95, plays the piano in her home on October 2, 2023. Although Ruth lost her memories from a stroke, she was able to regain some of them including some musical pieces. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
Rianna Starheim, 32, massages her grandmother’s feet before bed. Rianna gave up her day job to be the full time caretaker for her Ruth Rose Many, 95, after a stroke that led to severe memory loss. Despite all the time they spend together, Ruth cannot retain who Rianna is to her.
CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
Ruth Rose Many, 95, sits on her kitchen nook while her granddaughter, Rianna Starheim, 32, prepares breakfast. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
Rianna Starheim, 32, reads a letter her grandmother sent her while she was in college. Her grandmother, Ruth Rose Many, 95, has severe memory loss and does not remember the letter nor retain the contents after it is read to her. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
Rianna Starheim, 32, spends time with her grandmother, Ruth Rose Many, 95. Rianna gave up her day job to be the full time caretaker for her grandmother after a stroke that led to severe memory loss. Despite all the time they spend together, Ruth cannot retain who Rianna is to her. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
The living of Ruth Rose Many is seen in Hobart, NY on October 1, 2023. Her granddaughter, Rianna Starheim, uses this space for her creative pursuits while being a full time care taker. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
Rianna Starheim, 32, plays the piano with her grandmother, Ruth Rose Many, 95. Although Ruth lost her memories from a stroke, she was able to regain some of them including some musical pieces. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
HOBART, NY: Rianna Starheim, 32, takes care of her grandmother who has suffered from memory loss from her stroke. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
HOBART, NY: Rianna Starheim, 32, takes care of her grandmother who has suffered from memory loss from her stroke. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
HOBART, NY: Rianna Starheim, 32, takes care of her grandmother who has suffered from memory loss from her stroke. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
HOBART, NY: Rianna Starheim, 32, takes care of her grandmother who has suffered from memory loss from her stroke. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
HOBART, NY: Rianna Starheim, 32, takes care of her grandmother who has suffered from memory loss from her stroke. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
HOBART, NY: Rianna Starheim, 32, takes care of her grandmother who has suffered from memory loss from her stroke. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
HOBART, NY: Rianna Starheim, 32, takes care of her grandmother who has suffered from memory loss from her stroke. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
HOBART, NY: Rianna Starheim, 32, takes care of her grandmother who has suffered from memory loss from her stroke. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
HOBART, NY: Rianna Starheim, 32, takes care of her grandmother who has suffered from memory loss from her stroke. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
HOBART, NY: Rianna Starheim, 32, takes care of her grandmother who has suffered from memory loss from her stroke. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
HOBART, NY: Rianna Starheim, 32, takes care of her grandmother who has suffered from memory loss from her stroke. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
HOBART, NY: Rianna Starheim, 32, takes care of her grandmother who has suffered from memory loss from her stroke. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
HOBART, NY: Rianna Starheim, 32, takes care of her grandmother who has suffered from memory loss from her stroke. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
HOBART, NY: Rianna Starheim, 32, takes care of her grandmother who has suffered from memory loss from her stroke. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
HOBART, NY: Rianna Starheim, 32, takes care of her grandmother who has suffered from memory loss from her stroke. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
HOBART, NY: Rianna Starheim, 32, takes care of her grandmother who has suffered from memory loss from her stroke. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
HOBART, NY: Rianna Starheim, 32, takes care of her grandmother who has suffered from memory loss from her stroke. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
HOBART, NY: Rianna Starheim, 32, takes care of her grandmother who has suffered from memory loss from her stroke. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
HOBART, NY: Rianna Starheim, 32, takes care of her grandmother who has suffered from memory loss from her stroke. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
Rianna Starheim, 32, reads a letter her grandmother sent her while she was in college. Her grandmother, Ruth Rose Many, 95, has severe memory loss and does not remember the letter nor retain the contents after it is read to her. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States
HOBART, NY: Rianna Starheim, 32, takes care of her grandmother who has suffered from memory loss from her stroke. CREDIT: Rosem Morton Hobart United States