ART HEALTHCARE

Crisis in dementia care
In many nursing homes there is not enough staff to provide sufficient care for residents with Alzheimer’s.
And in today’s technically efficient medical environments there is rarely time or a protocol for caregivers to attend to people’s emotional and spiritual needs.

One to one
ArtWell was set up to help meet these needs and promote increased well-being for patients as well as staff in hospitals and nursing homes.
I visit patients/residents at home and in nursing homes and provide one to one quality attention.

Overview of main services

• Individual art activities by patients' bedsides and in communal spaces; for example, drawing, writing poetry, or simple crafts
• Staff training in creative thinking, visual arts and (non-verbal) communication skills
• Activity development for dementia care

Holistic artist
I have worked as a holistic artist for 10 years with a non-profit here in Holland.

This type of artist is trained to work with patients and staff in a healthcare environment. We are not therapists because we don’t diagnose or treat. We focus instead on giving people tools to actively participate in their own healing and well-being. more....