Art speaks without words, which is why visual art -- art that can be seen, especially on walls to add color and design to a space -- can be so important for individuals who have dementia.

Practical art activities for dementia patients. Art activities should be tailored to the patient’s abilities and interests. Simple projects like coloring, collage-making, ...

Dementia When Memory Fails From Dementia, Art Is the Key to the Soul A less-filtered means of expression is good, and not always what you think.

Art can be a way for dementia and Alzheimer’s patients to remember. The patient generally remembers a favorite color when choosing from a palette, said Liz Powell, art education coordinator for ...

Art programs for people living with dementia have existed for years in museums and art institutions around the world, including at New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and Studio Museum in Harlem.

Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are medical conditions that target areas of the brain that control memory and behavior. While no singular cure has been established, therapeutic ...

An exhibition of original modern artwork created by artists with dementia opened Sunday.The artists were participants in the Opening Minds through Art program (OMA).There was a public reception at ...

How can art therapy help people with Alzheimer’s and dementia? The Alzheimer’s Association, there is a growing number of people living with the medical condition.

Recently Dementia Friendly WNC (DFWNC), a local nonprofit organization, teamed up with the Asheville Rides Transit (ART) to educate their bus drivers on how to understand, interact with, and ...