Program description

AFOA visual art program:
Honors the older adult’s ability to be creative and engaged when artistic projects and results are diverse and have allowed imagination to be prioritized.
The program inspires a sense of self-reliance. Even when the participant is somewhat reliant on a partner to help with materials use, the older adult is making all the aesthetic choices.
Research shows that the older adult’s mood and outlook improves with this creative experience.
Research also indicates pain levels and overall physical and mental health are improved.

Testimonial from Angela Rodgers, Enrichment and Wellness Director, New Dawn Memory Care, Aurora Colorado:
“Because of the art activity being such a positive experience the participants will eat more this evening, be more amenable with staff and sleep better.”