Art Therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias

• Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Engages attention, provides pleasure, and improves behaviour 
  • Enhances self esteem and communication
  • Reduces anxiety, agitation and depression 
• Art Appreciation 
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    • Found that both caregivers and patients reported improved mood both during sessions and for days afterwards 

Citation: Chancellor, B., Duncan, A., & Chatterjee, A. (2014). Art therapy for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, 39(1), 1-11