Infomation about Alzheimer Disease.....

I just came across information for Alzheimer and art therapy (introduced by MoMA; Meet me program: http://www.moma.org/meetme/index )

and got this great web-site explain about Alzheimer disease!
http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_4719.asp

I think this is THE BEST PAGE explain about Alzheimer disease i have ever seen. It have detailed explanation in many language as well!!!!


Get back to MoMA.....

It is interesting that Museum like MoMA (in New York) focus of Alzheimer's project by using their collection of arts. I think this MoMA project is good example of 'Art as Therapy'

Here is the explanation about this program from MoMA

Meet Me: Making Art Accessible to People with Dementia

The Department of Education recently published Meet Me: Making Art Accessible to People with Dementia, a comprehensive resource for creating art programs for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. All of the content from this publication is available on this easy-to-use website. You can read interviews with experts in the field of art, aging, and Alzheimer's disease; learn about the findings from an evidence-based research study conducted by NYU School of Medicine to evaluate the efficacy of the Meet Me at MoMA program; review guides for creating arts-related programs in various settings; and explore works from MoMA's collection through thematic art modules or by browsing the artwork section. In addition, this site includes special multimedia content pertaining to the Museum's overall programming in art and dementia.



The MoMA Alzheimer's Project

The MoMA Alzheimer's Project is the nationwide expansion of MoMA's art and dementia programs, including Meet Me at MoMA, the Museum's outreach program for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. Funded by a major grant from MetLife Foundation, the project broadens the reach of these programs through the development of resources that can be used by museums, assisted-living facilities, and other community organizations serving people with dementia and their caregivers. For more information on The MoMA Alzheimer's Project, see the History of the Project.



For more information on the Museum's programs in art and dementia, please visit the Alzheimer's Program page or write to alzheimersproject@moma.org.

Art making Material - 1

In Art therapy, there are many kinds of media we use for art making.

It could be simply a black drawing pencil, texta, colour pencils.

There are more common painting materials too; that are Water colour, Poster colour, Acrylic paint or Oil paints.

2-dimensional  materials can be colour papers, origami papers, collage papers, magazine, etc

3-dimensional stuff can be oil clay, water clay, paper clay, plastercine, knitting thread, beads, Mosaic tiles, junk parts etc.

All above mentioned materials can be used for art making to create metaphor, expression, emotional texture, given meaning, or of course beauty.



In Art therapy, we believe in theory for these mentioned material and Art therapist will carefully choose art material for client's specific needs.
Vija Lusebrink was the person who introduced the theoretical concept of art materials and its characteristics - ' Expressive Therapy Continuum (ETC)'. She theorised the concept of art material "fluidity vs solidity" as levels of control( in material use) and levels of creative inspiration. By knowing these relationship, it is helpful to choose appropriate material for specific situation/client/aim.

Nowadays, Catherine Moon introduces variety of art media and its use, possibility and limitations.
It is such a inspirational! If you want to know more about her study, explanation and explorational work in material, You should check 'Materials & Media in art therapy'. Its Catherine's new book with DVD-rom.