Art therapy has emerged as a transformative tool for individuals coping with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. This creative approach harnesses the power of artistic expression to stimulate cognitive function, evoke memories, and enhance emotional well-being. Through painting, drawing, or other forms of art, patients often find a means to communicate and reconnect with their surroundings when verbal expression becomes challenging. Art therapy not only provides a non-verbal outlet for self-expression but also offers a therapeutic space to reduce stress and anxiety, improve motor skills, and foster a sense of accomplishment and self-worth. Moreover, it serves as a bridge for caregivers and families to engage meaningfully with their loved ones, fostering deeper connections and understanding amidst the challenges posed by these neurodegenerative diseases.
Jacqueline Tuppen
Cogs Club, United Kingdom
Yong Xiao Wang
Albany Medical College, United States
Kaoru Sakatani
The University of Tokyo, Japan
Suren A Tatulian
University of Central Florida, United States
Constantina Mizis
The Latino Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Alliance, United States
Paul Y Song
NKGen Biotech, United States
Marco Ruggiero
Silver Spring Sagl, Switzerland
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Yong Xiao Wang, Albany Medical College, United States
Title : Deep learning-based risk assessment of cognitive impairment using health examination data
Kaoru Sakatani, The University of Tokyo, Japan
Title : Evaluation of the neuroprotective potential of indicaxanthin from opuntia ficus indica fruit against dysmetabolism-related neurodegeneration both in vivo and in vitro
Mario Allegra, University of Palermo, Italy
Title : Cogs Club: Making a difference
Jacqueline Tuppen, Cogs Club, United Kingdom
Title : Development of imaging based biomarkers for neurovascular abnormalities in neurodegenerative diseases
Jun Hua, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, United States
Title : Psychosocial considerations in management of corticobasal degeneration
Esraa Askar, Forest Hills Hospital, United States