Building Memories Through Art with Jody Nelson

A Free art program for those with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s & their caretakers on the 1st & 2nd Tuesday at Artists Center in Palm Desert 1-3. Memory Loss, Alzheimer, and Parkinsons individuals and their caretakers may attend this Free art-focused class on the 1st and 2nd Tuesdays of each month from 1PM to 3PM. Opportunities to participate in painting, drawing, collage, and other mediums will be available for all participants. Instructors are members of the Artists Center. All you need to do is attend, all art materials are provided. The action of making art stimulates our brains, helps us build focus, improves our memory, increases our focus and concentration, enhances our mood and helps us with our dexterity. For those with mild to moderate memory loss, art can become a vehicle for building new memories, stimulating the brain and allowing the participants a sense of both accomplishment and connection with the creative process. This class offers those individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer’s or Parkinsons’ along with their caretakers an opportunity to engage in a variety of artistic endeavors in a safe, stress-free and joyful environment. Art experiences will vary weekly.