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Arts in Action

Arts in Action . Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama VSA arts of Alabama Assisted Living Association of Alabama. Art therapy for dementia patients is believed to release trapped emotions; reduce the depression frequently experienced by patients; and render patients much more sociable and relaxed.

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Arts in Action

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  1. Arts in Action Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama VSA arts of Alabama Assisted Living Association of Alabama

  2. Art therapy for dementia patients is believed to release trapped emotions; reduce the depression frequently experienced by patients; and render patients much more sociable and relaxed.

  3. Goals • Learn what it takes “in the real world” to establish and maintain a successful arts program for dementia patients • Share this information with ALAA members • Hosting an art exhibit at the following ALAA conference

  4. Educational Component • Regional training • Art programming featured at Fall 2010 conference • Development of a manual with 36 weeks of art ideas

  5. Art Exhibit Spring 2011 Conference • Seasonal artwork • Artwork with a story • Botanicals • Mixed media

  6. Awards • Process not Product • Size of Community & # of Participants

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