How Do Arts and Crafts Benefit Dementia Patients?
While arts and crafts may seem like simplistic busy work, there are at least six benefits of involving dementia patients in arts and crafts activities.
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Creative, Positive Therapy for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
Therapeutic recreation strengthens interpersonal skills and relationships, improves physical strength, and promotes cognitive abilities. One of the highlights of our program is the use of arts-based and other creative approaches to dementia care.