Research has shown the impact of therapeutic interventions that involve art, music and crafts. An article on Alzheimer.net discusses the impact of Art Therapy.
Creative activities that help to build confidence and hope in patients are a critical component to their care in nursing home settings as well as assisted living. That is why if you click on the Page on this site called Creative Tips it will take you to a blog that will share creative art, music and craft tips for care givers.
There will be future posts from authors that will provide ideas that you can use in caring for a nursing home, home based or assisted living patient. If you have any ideas you would like to share please let us know.