55 Art Projects for Dementia Care
Six months ago, Heather and I had a delightful time fingerpainting together. It was a relaxing way to create art, free from the pressure of specific outcomes. Given how stress-free the experience was, I decided to invite Heather to fingerpaint with me again today. We started by selecting a few colours and placing a small Read More
When I found a package of eight wooden birds at my local Dollar Store, I thought Heather might enjoy painting them. I poured orange paint into a small saucer and handed Heather a brush with a large brush end. To my surprise, Heather began painting one of the birds, carefully covering it entirely and even Read More
In my book, Fridays with Heather – An Art Journey through Dementia, you will find samples of the art Heather and I made together from the early fall of 2022 until the early winter of 2024. As you will see, there was a rapid decline in Heather’s approach to making art during this time. On Read More
