Arts Approaches for Memory Care, Hospice, and Assisted Living Settings

Discover how the arts can support individuals in memory care, hospice, and assisted living settings. Learn practical strategies to encourage engagement, reduce agitation, and support identity and connection.

Objectives:

• Understand how arts engagement supports cognitive change
• Learn simple, flexible facilitation strategies 
• Explore activities that support expression and connection
• Participate in a hands-on Care

Crate activity, Wish Vases. Materials List:

• Upcycled heparin bottle (clean, empty) 
• Tissue paper scraps, multi-colors 
• Glue stick or white glue 
• scissors 
• #2 pencil & writing paper 

Audience: LTC, AL, and Hospice

Continuing education credits available: Nursing Home Administrator and Social Work

Presenter: Ariadne Albright, Director, Creative Care, LLC 

Presented: July 14, 2026