The Creative Arts Program at Sycamore Village continues the life story through creative expression.
The benefits of these classes engage socialization, cognitive stimulation, physical exercise and to an extent, spirituality. The Creative Arts Program consists of four components: Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Movement Therapy and Horticultural Therapy. Our certified therapists host monthly sessions with our residents. Each week of the month there is a therapy session for one of the four components of the program. Through creative expression, residents can experience many benefits including behavior modification, stress reduction, increased self-esteem, memory enrichment, and achievement of personal growth. Additional programs include: drama, massage and aromatherapy.
ART THERAPY::
• Uses the creative process to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well being of individuals.
• The art of self expression fosters self esteem, problem solving, self awareness and reduces stress.
• Art therapy has been successful in treating anxiety, depression, and other emotional difficulties related to disability and illness.
• Sycamore Village‘s Annual Art Auction is a rewarding opportunity for resident artists. Proceeds benefit Alzheimer’s research.
MUSIC THERAPY::
• Explores improvisation, receptive music listening, song writing, lyric discussion and music performance.
• Assesses emotional wellbeing, physical health, social functioning, communication abilities and cognitive skills.
• The sensory and intellectual stimulation of music can help maintain quality of life.
• Sycamore Village’s program has reunited our residents’ with their musical talents. Some have not played in years because it was thought their skills were forgotten as their memory loss progressed.
YOGA THERAPY::
• Decreases anxiety and stress.
• Improves mobility and ease of daily activities.
• Increases circulation and bone density.
• Improves flexibility, balance and posture.
HORTICULTURE THERAPY::
• Engages participants in gardening activities like flower arranging and planting raised beds to grow produce for meals.
• It is used as cognitive therapy in which one may learn new skills and regain those lost.
• Gardening offers relief from physical and cognitive limitations. It reduces stress, gently exercises aging, arthritic joints, and stimulates memory.
