Creating art for healing purposes dates back tens of thousands of years, to the practices of First Nations people around the world. Art therapy…
Tapping into creativity can feel out of reach for people that are navigating living with Alzheimer’s. We spoke to a neuroscientist, a former academic,…
It’s Saturday morning. You are barely awake, with a cup of coffee in your hand, and your gaze wanders to the window. It’s raining….
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. Engaging in creative expression like painting, music,…
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Mary Lou Grace Robison only picked up art at the beginning of high school, but looking at her pieces, you’d think she was decades…
In her new book Creative Care: A Revolutionary Approach to Dementia and Elder Care, Dr. Anne Basting explores the benefits of performance and theatre…
Eugenia Zukerman, 72, left the hospital, jumped on the subway and headed back to her apartment. She sat at her desk and stared aimlessly…