Art is being used to help patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Although studies on art’s effects on the brain are limited, research suggests that common behavioral symptoms of dementia, anxiety, agitation and depression can be eased by artistic engagement. A person with dementia is biologically experiencing a significant loss of their ability to negotiate the new information and stimulus of everything--their thoughts, surroundings and circumstances. This can cause anxiety, agitation, and depression. These feelings can cause restlessness and the patient may feel the need to move around, pace or even wander. These feelings and behaviors can intensify and often escalate with a change in stimulus, or mediation interactions that worsen the person’s ability to think.
Art is being used to help patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Although studies on art’s effects on the brain are limited, research suggests that common behavioral symptoms of dementia, anxiety, agitation and depression can be eased by artistic engagement. A person with dementia is biologically experiencing a significant loss of their ability to negotiate the new information and stimulus of everything--their thoughts, surroundings and circumstances. This can cause anxiety, agitation, and depression. These feelings can cause restlessness and the patient may feel the need to move around, pace or even wander. These feelings and behaviors can intensify and often escalate with a change in stimulus, or mediation interactions that worsen the person’s ability to think.
October 7, 2019 by Jacque Guerra
October 7, 2019 by Jacque Guerra
Situations that may lead to agitation:
Situations that may lead to agitation:
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· Fatigue
· Fear (general or associated with condition)
· New residence
· Travel
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· Presence of houseguests
· Caregiver changes
· Misperceived threats
“But researchers have found that art may allow these patients to express themselves even when their verbal skills have failed,” says Warachal Eileen Faison, MD, clinical services director at the Alzheimer’s Research & Clinical Programs department at the Medical University of South Carolina. “… In addition, these activities may promote communication between people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.”
“Various art activities—painting, drawing, music, movement/dance, poetry, or drama—are offered for pleasure, relaxation, and socialization as well as a variety of treatment goals like reduced boredom, enhanced morale, and even improved cognition. Art and other expressive art activities serve as vital treatment modalities for older adults with dementias. Though these changes and events may be short-lived, they do, however, contribute to the overall quality of life in older adults. And some research does demonstrate that the effects are longer-lived than previously thought. In some cases, when patients are exposed to making or viewing art, the changes and memories can last hours or even days after the creative experience.” Barbara Bagan, PhD, ATR-BC, a registered and board-certified arts therapist.
“Often times, dementia and Alzheimer’s patients show anxiety through fidgeting and restless hands. Therefore, activities for dementia patients should also include utility boxes and busy boards to keep fingers and minds active.” Bruce Barnet, managing principal with Healthcare Products, makers of the Artist Life Station and the global leader in supplying products to healthcare professionals for those suffering with many forms of dementia, especially Alzheimer's.
“But researchers have found that art may allow these patients to express themselves even when their verbal skills have failed,” says Warachal Eileen Faison, MD, clinical services director at the Alzheimer’s Research & Clinical Programs department at the Medical University of South Carolina. “… In addition, these activities may promote communication between people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.”
“Various art activities—painting, drawing, music, movement/dance, poetry, or drama—are offered for pleasure, relaxation, and socialization as well as a variety of treatment goals like reduced boredom, enhanced morale, and even improved cognition. Art and other expressive art activities serve as vital treatment modalities for older adults with dementias. Though these changes and events may be short-lived, they do, however, contribute to the overall quality of life in older adults. And some research does demonstrate that the effects are longer-lived than previously thought. In some cases, when patients are exposed to making or viewing art, the changes and memories can last hours or even days after the creative experience.” Barbara Bagan, PhD, ATR-BC, a registered and board-certified arts therapist.
“Often times, dementia and Alzheimer’s patients show anxiety through fidgeting and restless hands. Therefore, activities for dementia patients should also include utility boxes and busy boards to keep fingers and minds active.” Bruce Barnet, managing principal with Healthcare Products, makers of the Artist Life Station and the global leader in supplying products to healthcare professionals for those suffering with many forms of dementia, especially Alzheimer's.
What was previously available primarily in Memory Care Facilities and Day Centers for patients with Dementia, is now available for both home and private facility use. The Artist Life Station was created specifically for residents diagnosed with Alzheimer's and dementia. The Life Station was carefully developed with help from the nation's leading memory care programs in an effort to provide therapy for wandering residents through productive engagement. Designed with a series of interactive accessories (listed below), it is a unique tool used in Memory Care facilities and is meant to spark memories and create simple moments of joy. It is designed to be interactive - encouraging patients to touch, feel, use and share the items that make up each life station.
The Artist Life Station Full Package comes complete with its own workstation (wheelchair accessible) with plenty of lockable storage to store all the artist tools that the patient would use under the supervision of their caregiver.
What was previously available primarily in Memory Care Facilities and Day Centers for patients with Dementia, is now available for both home and private facility use. The Artist Life Station was created specifically for residents diagnosed with Alzheimer's and dementia. The Life Station was carefully developed with help from the nation's leading memory care programs in an effort to provide therapy for wandering residents through productive engagement. Designed with a series of interactive accessories (listed below), it is a unique tool used in Memory Care facilities and is meant to spark memories and create simple moments of joy. It is designed to be interactive - encouraging patients to touch, feel, use and share the items that make up each life station.
The Artist Life Station Full Package comes complete with its own workstation (wheelchair accessible) with plenty of lockable storage to store all the artist tools that the patient would use under the supervision of their caregiver.
Studies show that in the early stages of dementia, art can help to ease common behavioral symptoms and may also boost mood and self-esteem. For patients progressing, art is effective because it stimulates the senses and can trigger dormant memories and encourages conversation. Because of the stimulus it provides, Alzheimer’s patients who can’t communicate verbally can use art as a form of expression which helps them to explore a new vocabulary, art.
Studies show that in the early stages of dementia, art can help to ease common behavioral symptoms and may also boost mood and self-esteem. For patients progressing, art is effective because it stimulates the senses and can trigger dormant memories and encourages conversation. Because of the stimulus it provides, Alzheimer’s patients who can’t communicate verbally can use art as a form of expression which helps them to explore a new vocabulary, art.
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