ENRICHMENT THROUGH THE ARTS
The arts and art-based engagement are powerful tools for fostering connection, supporting self-expression, and improving mental stimulation. Our Creative Engagement Specialists are trained and uniquely adept at utilizing the arts for life enrichment.
Painting, collage, dancing, knitting, writing poetry, humming, gardening, printmaking, ceramics, interpretive reading, photography, singing, baking, arranging flowers, it’s all art. And our team helps to make the connection through evidence-based engagement.
Our team helps positively impact clients’ lives via the arts:
- By tapping into a client’s personal history, interests, and strengths.
- Engaging in art projects such as drawing, painting, writing, or playing music
- Learning how to knit or bake together.
- Through community offerings of live music, theater productions, choirs, and museum exhibitions.
- In singing together or listening to a favorite album.
RESULTS: Connection. Joy. Calm. Meditation. Pride. Peace. Awe.
EXAMPLES:
Virtual programs in our community connect people of all abilities to art. A client with a love of art spent their visits virtually discussing art together through local organizations. This led the client and Creative Engagement Specialist to develop their own presentation on lesbian artists. The regular art engagement led to a boost in self-esteem and well-being.
Loneliness after the death of his wife of over 50 years led one client to try singing for the first time. He practices breathing and singing in weekly visits with a Creative Engagement Specialist. He’s had great improvement in his mood, self-confidence, and even his balance. He performs regularly at his assisted living community
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
If you live in the greater Seattle area, you can schedule a get-acquainted call with one of our senior care managers.