Art Therapy Benefits for Dementia and Alzheimer’s:

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Fosters dignity and validates the dementia patient in their current state

Boosts self-esteem and inspires a sense of mastery and purpose

Increases focus and attention span

Provides an outlet for emotions and improves behavior, decreases agitation, and psychological symptoms of depression and anxiety are improved often long after the art therapy session is over

Increases socialization and feelings of connection to others

Supports recall of memories and honors life stories

Activates neurons, improving brain function

Facilitates communication as the dementia patient is increasingly unable to communicate with words due to impaired language ability- through the art, they discover new ways to express themselves and communicate

Conducive to maintaining coordination and fine motor skills

*Home visits available

*Alisa is a CDP, Certified Dementia Practitioner

Contact Alisa to learn more:

Phone: 201-691-4015

Creative Arts Psychotherapy of Westwood, LLC

223 Old Hook Road, Suite 2D

Westwood, NJ 07675

201-691-4015

alisa@capwestwood.com