Singing, dancing, drawing to fight dementia
At NewBridge on the Charles in Dedham, a retirement community and assisted living facility, residents participated in an art therapy class for Alzheimer’s patients.
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Clara listened to therapist Sally Harrison during a class called Making Music. Alzheimer’s institutions and caregivers are realizing art can do more than offer pleasant diversions.
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Intern Susan Garner-Titus helped resident Irving in a class called Glued Together.
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Leni, a resident, took part in a class called Making Music.
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In the music class, Dorothy played percussion and Harrison the flute.
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