Art therapy helps people express their feelings and thoughts using different art methods and materials. It can assist those who struggle with language in communicating when words are difficult.
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The Dementia Specialist You Didn’t Know You Needed Part One. Meet the Expressive Therapists leading the way in alternative care for people with dementia.
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Is dementia a mental illness? Learn more about dementia and mental illness and let’s connect the dots together.
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When words lose their meaning, art therapy can help. Learn about aphasia and how to use art therapy to open someone up experiencing dementia.
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Have you ever thought to yourself, I need to find a craft for my seniors.
Then think, it needs to be age appropriate. It needs to be exciting. And the list goes on in your head, wondering what will gain attendance in your senior center or council on aging.
Look no further. I have a few suggestions for you…
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Get your person with Alzheimer's painting. This might be for the first time or a reigniting of their former painting skills. Expect a walkthrough of preparing and participating in a watercoloring experience for you and someone with cognitive challenges.
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Learn how the act of art making can produce feelings of independence for people with dementia
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At times it might feel like the most important job of your day is calming down someone with dementia. I’m here to help with three suggestions.
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Stages only put people living with dementia in a tighter box. It might provide us relief to know they fall somewhere, but what about all the capabilities they still, that don’t fit in that box? What happens to them?
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Read about 5 things that Erica believes have made her successful in the health and wellness industry!
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A one, two, three to getting you started with a self care routine that works for you.
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Three things you might not have known about dementia.
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Choices help us feel like we are a part of the decision-making process. When someone is living with dementia, it’s common to think you as the care provider need to do everything for them.
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