People in Assisted Living
Older adults tend to have more chronic diseases and age related functional impairments that affect vision, hearing, and balance. Making art can be an enjoyable experience that focuses the participant away from daily concerns and on the creative process.
ACCORDING TO GERONTOLGISTS, SOME OF THE MANY BENEFITS OF ART MAKING INCLUDE:
• Promoting self awareness
• Relieving stress, anxiety and confusion through a sense of empowerment
• Improving motor skills
• Improving cognitive skills
• Helping to cope with transitions
• Facilitating communication
WHY TRAINED PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS INSTEAD OF ACTIVITY DIRECTORS OR VOLUNTEERS:
Professional artists trained in creative aging have learned to work with older adults, including those with diminished cognitive and physical abilities. We are continually receiving stimulation from the outside world and we bring this energy and aesthetic expertise into the art workshop. Professional artists are adept at dealing with the frustrations and challenges of creating visual art and combined with creative aging training can assist individuals in their creative expression.
ACCORDING TO GERONTOLGISTS, SOME OF THE MANY BENEFITS OF ART MAKING INCLUDE:
• Promoting self awareness
• Relieving stress, anxiety and confusion through a sense of empowerment
• Improving motor skills
• Improving cognitive skills
• Helping to cope with transitions
• Facilitating communication
WHY TRAINED PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS INSTEAD OF ACTIVITY DIRECTORS OR VOLUNTEERS:
Professional artists trained in creative aging have learned to work with older adults, including those with diminished cognitive and physical abilities. We are continually receiving stimulation from the outside world and we bring this energy and aesthetic expertise into the art workshop. Professional artists are adept at dealing with the frustrations and challenges of creating visual art and combined with creative aging training can assist individuals in their creative expression.
