Elderly painting activities

Indigenous Australians use plant shoots, Echidna quills and small twigs to paint their Dreamtime stories. Here are 12 Dot Painting Templates to enjoy with the elderly.

This painting project can be used equally well with a group and an individual, as a piece of artwork or used as a jig-saw.

Dementia patients generally find it hard to express themselves. Sitting down and having a conversation with someone is challenging, and what’s even more complicated is keeping their brain engaged.That’s where art therapy comes in; it’s used as a relief therapy for dementia patients because it keeps their brains stimulated and their memories awake. Let’s see the benefits of art therapy for dementia patients and some of the best kits to start with.

It's SO EASY to make a q-tip flower painting! Dip a bundle of q-tips into paint and stamp them onto cardstock to create these quick and easy flower paintings. It's so fun to use an every day object to paint, and this q-tip art is also such a cheerful craft for spring! Hang your artwork on the fridge or turn it into a card for birthdays, Mother's Day, or just because. This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run…

Tried this from a Pin I saw and it went well! Taped off pieces of boards and my residents painted

To Learn more about About Sunrise of Boulder - Memory Care, CLICK HERE. Art makes the world better. From the enjoyment that comes from looking at a watercolor painting to creating your own work of ar

Kids will love using cotton balls to create this gorgeous cherry blossom painting! A wonderful spring art project for kids of all ages. Free printable branch template included.

Making arts and crafts in a dementia care home or day centre setting.

Senior center door sign

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