We will come to your club facility, assisted living home, or day care facility. Price is $10 per person with a minimum of 10 people. If your group is under 10 people, the cost is $15 a person. We can come one time a week or once per month! Please call Stephanie at 445-2288 or 259-1853 to make arrangements.
Creating a painting provides lots of benefits to seniors:
Having fun — Creating artwork is a pleasurable way to spend some free time.
Self-expression — The act of creating is a powerful way to share our lives with others. It says, “This is who I am. This is what I want to say.” Expressive art provides also vivid access to memories.
Communication — People who have trouble expressing themselves verbally are often able to communicate easily through visual means. For seniors dealing with the effects of a stroke, Alzheimer’s, or other condition that causes speech difficulty, art can provide a beautiful way to connect.
Socialization — Seniors who participate in the arts are less likely to feel lonely or isolated. Art is a way of introducing ourselves to others. People are more likely to “come out of their shells” during fun shared experience. Friendships grow just from working side by side.
Intellectual stimulation — Communication through art exercises the brain and encourages memory health. An art project can represent a stimulating challenge to be met, inviting us to stretch our minds and look at the world in a new way.
Emotional well-being — Creative activity taps into emotions and allows us to more openly experience and express our feelings. Participation in the arts has been shown to decrease stress and depression. It also promotes good self-esteem.
Physical benefits — Creating artwork is helps coordination and small motor movements. Studies have also shown that creative activity lessens pain and even boosts the immune system.
