Specifically, art therapy aids in reinforcing synaptic connections between essential neurons for memory. For example, creative activities can exercise the hippocampus and amygdala that are most ...

Others are non-medical Alzheimer’s therapies like art, music, and more. The goal of an Alzheimer’s therapy is to help the person maintain a better quality of life.

Another fun art activity for the children and adults is making natural colours at home. Just collect natural colour sources like turmeric, beetroot, spinach, coffee, blue-pea flowers, and the ...

The art of well-being: group activities shown to ease depression and anxiety in older adults A new study led by Queen Mary University of London researchers, reveals that group arts interventions – ...

We recruited older adults (over 60 years old) with sleep problems to take part in the study. We asked them to follow a light therapy routine in which they administered blue light to themselves, at ...

They are also Fred Hutch's inaugural art-based therapy provider, bringing a transformative approach to patient care through the healing power of art. Hutch News recently sat down with Audry to learn ...

Group arts interventions for depression and anxiety among older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nature Mental Health, 2025; DOI: 10.1038/s44220-024-00368-1 ...

Depression and anxiety are silent struggles for millions of older adults worldwide, affecting 7% and 3.8% of those aged 60 and over, respectively. While medications and talking therapies are often ...

Group arts interventions, such as painting, dance, or music, significantly reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in older adults, offering a powerful alternative to traditional treatments ...

A new study led by Queen Mary University of London researchers, reveals that group arts interventions – such as painting, music, or dance – can significantly reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety ...

Creative Indoor Activities for Adults 1. Take a Virtual Cooking Class visualspace/Getty Images Then test out your newfound skills with some good tunes and a glass of wine to keep you company.