The Creative Arts Provides Multiple Benefits for the Elderly

According to many studies, the creative arts provide older adults with multiple benefits including improving cognitive function.  The Today’s Geriatrics Medicine’s website states that, “Current studies in the fields of art therapy, music therapy, and other creative modalities confirm that art can affect individuals in positive ways by inducing both psychological and physiological healing. We know that, in general, exercising our creative selves enhances quality of life and nurtures overall well-being.”

For many seniors, the creative arts can help relieve boredom, provide an opportunity to learn new skills, re-engage in life, and even help prevent feelings of depression and anxiety.  Experts say the arts also can bolster seniors’ self-esteem, and put them in group settings, which increases socialization and helps to develop interpersonal skills. Moreover with so many choices to choose from, a person is sure to find something of interest whether it is painting, drawing, sketching, pottery, music, dancing, weaving, or knitting among others.  Seniors also have the luxury of time to reconnect to an old hobby or passion.   

Being creative provides seniors with an outlet to express their feelings.  In addition research suggests the arts may help seniors who are coping with chronic pain by lessening their feelings of discouragement and depression.   

At MorningStar of Santa Fe senior living community, we understand the value the arts have in helping our residents feel passionate and engaged in life.  In fact each day our goal is to help residents continue to learn and contribute with activities that enhance health and wellness, stimulate the brain, and encourage connection.  Our pueblo-styled community has 56 bright suites for assisted living and include spacious studios and one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans (some as large as 820 sq. ft.). We have another 29 secure suites in our Reflections Neighborhood devoted to the individualized care of residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.  Please contact us for more information about luxurious senior living in Santa Fe, NM.   

MorningStar of Santa Fe offers the very best in senior living Santa Fe style with our distinct mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve to create a ‘true home” for residents. To get a look at the finest senior living in Santa Fe, NM, please set up a tour.

Source: 

managedhealthcareconnect.com/articles/use-art-therapy-geriatric-populations

arttherapyblog.com/c/art-therapy-seniors/#.XTKPKehKhPY