A participant with Alzheimer's at the Studio Museum in Harlem (Photo/Cathy Greenblat)
When dementia sets in, it’s often thought that all is lost. But staff at the Studio Museum in Harlem doesn’t think so. It has a program to provide art therapy to Alzheimer’s patients, which is meant to keep moods up and minds active. Some hope the program might lessen the need for medication to fight depression. Andrew Parsons visits the museum, where seniors were discussing an art exhibit.
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This program sounds wonderful! We saw a documentary last week called “I Remember Better When I Paint” which examines this amazing power of art on people with Alzheimer’s. So important that more museums are doing this. Thanks for this enlightening report.