An artist/philosopher brings his love of art and deep belief in its healing power to a nursing home. You will be moved by this video which describes his form of art (mandala) and shows one of his weekly workshops. People who can’t even speak their names become engaged!
He provides those attending with watercolors, brushes, and a piece of paper with a single geometric shape (such as a circle). Then he tells them to just have fun!
The author describes how this painting experience allows the elderly to make choices, to be productive and creative … and that the experience is a healing one.
Take a few minutes to watch this very meaningful video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fimThEhaun0
To learn more about “mandalas”, see
http://www.mandalaproject.org/What/Index.html
Tagged as: Aging Parent, art therapy, Dementia, Eldercare, Elderly
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Dale, that video was “blowing my mind” too, seeing the impact of the mandala work with very impaired residents. I’m going to pass the link on to some recreation therapists I know. Thanks for posting the info.
Eleanor Feldman Barbera
http://mybetternursinghome.blogspot.com