No matter our age, music and art provide enjoyment, are proven therapies and are forms of communication. As we age, the benefits of music and art, gerontologists say, may be even greater. “Music helps unlock memories and reach parts of the brain in ways other forms of communication cannot.” said Michelle Emerson, Director of The Village’s newly-opened Memory Care Unit. “Our auditory system and receptivity to music develops at sixteen weeks, long before other functions. Residents may be able to sing, clap, whistle, color or paint long after they are unable to communicate with words. Art and music helps residents with dementia feel a sense of accomplishment and joy and can help calm restlessness.”
Residents of The Village participate in regular creative activities specifically designed to provide artistic expression, reduce isolation and build community.
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