Art Therapies for Long Term Care Residents

Evidence-based research showcases the importance of art therapies in mental wellbeing.

Incorporating these mediums of expression can create positive interactions among residents and staff. Art therapies also aid in prioritizing their mental health and improving their freedom and autonomy of self-expression. 

A person painting a watercolour illustration of a sun over the horizon of an open water body on a blank canvas.

Art Therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias

A surface with numerous paint brushes and other art tools.

The Arts as a Medium for Care in Dementia

A bald elderly person is wearing a dark grey blazer, white collar shirt, and a red tie. On their head, they are wearing glasses and a pair of wired headphones. They have both hands raised with their eyes closed, smiling.

Parkinson’s Disease Progression Slowed with Dance Learning over 3-Years

On the viewer's left, a person in a mobility device is being pushed towards the direction of the sun by another person. They have their backs turned to the viewer and they are on a grassy field.

Alzheimer’s Society Toronto

A black-and-white image of an elder with an open mouth, looking content.

Caring Clown Program @ Ryerson

A smaller hand is clasped in a bigger hand with a thin silver ring on the ring finger.

Alzheimer’s Society Toronto in Partnership with the AGO and ROM

A close-up of an open book with bars of musical notes.

Miya Music Therapy

LTC Homes Integrating Arts Therapy

A Cross-Campus Capstone Classroom Project

Team K – Project 61
York University
Toronto, Ontario

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