Erica Curcio is an LMHC and Registered Art Therapist specializing in older adults’ mental health. She supports challenges related to aging, including memory loss, anxiety, depression, and identity.
It’s no secret that the care-taking process isn’t an easy one. Though it has its moments of reward, it is also frustrating, for both the caretaker and the patient. Small acts, however, can go a long way in easing frustration.
Art therapy is often life-changing for those struggling with cognitive impairments like dementia. Learn more below about what dementia and memory loss entail, and how art therapy can be helpful for older adults living with these disorders.