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The invaluable benefits of art therapy in nursing homes
We’re proud to be able to offer our residents regular access to multiple forms of group therapy. One of our most effective, not to mention popular, is art.
As fun as creating art can be, we don’t offer mere classes: our art therapy sessions are run by licensed therapists who use them to help residents achieve specific goals based on their emotional, cognitive, physical, and social needs.
Our sessions help residents to:
- Improve memory retention and ease dementia symptoms
- Improve cognitive function and communication
- Improve fine motor skills
- Improve emotional wellbeing
Art therapy for aged care residents with dementia
Art therapy is an effective way to improve neuroplasticity in older people and has proven indispensable in helping our affected residents manage the complex emotions that come with cognitive decline.
The perfect therapy for all mobility levels
Painting, drawing, clay sculpting, collage — our art therapies have low physical demands yet encourage residents to hone their focus and precision.
Describe the indescribable
Art is more than a luxury. For many of our residents, these therapy sessions allow them to express both challenging and joyful emotions in unique ways.
Our other lifestyle and wellbeing services
Oxa Care celebrates diversity, welcoming residents from all walks of life and fostering an inclusive and vibrant community.
Pet therapy brings the joy and comfort of animal companionship to our residents, enhancing their emotional well-being.
Our exercise classes are designed to keep residents physically active and engaged, promoting fitness and vitality.
Run by licensed therapists, our invaluable art therapy sessions improve residents’ mental, emotional, cognitive and physical abilities. Learn more.
Music therapy sessions are available to provide residents with emotional and cognitive support, fostering a sense of comfort and well-being.
A wide variety of engaging activities at Oxa Care cater to residents' interests and preferences, ensuring they have an enriching and fulfilling lifestyle.
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Wellness programs focus on the holistic well-being of our residents, promoting physical and mental health to enhance their overall quality of life.
Our food services at Oxa Care are designed to provide residents with nutritious and delicious meals, ensuring a pleasurable dining experience.
Why choose Oxa Care?
We take our responsibilities as carers seriously. We’ve made every effort to afford our residents the best possible life, with round-the-clock medical care, personalised treatment plans, and premium facilities.
Custom in-depth care plans
We tailor all of our care and therapy services to the individual needs of our residents, consulting with them, their loved ones, and their existing medical specialists.
Excellence in care and quality
We’re extremely proud to say that our resident experience is considered among the top 1.26% of all aged care homes in Melbourne.
Exceptional quality and affordable prices
We’ve double-checked our math: our standard rooms are 50% larger than the average ‘premium’ rooms in other aged care facilities. And we don’t charge extra for it. Our comforts and services are available to all our residents and can be paid for with a combination of RAD and DAP payments.
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Come see what life at Oxa Care really feels like. We’ll be glad to take you on the grand tour.
Looking for more research into art therapy in aged care?
- Seminars in Ageing: The Importance of Art Therapy in Aged CareThis hour-long video is an excellent primer.
- Creativity and art therapies to promote healthy aging: A scoping review
This extremely detailed study finds art therapy “helps older people remain active, healthy and independent [and delays] early cognitive deterioration, depression, and social isolation”. - Art Therapy: A Complementary Treatment for Mental Disorders
This study finds art therapy is most effective “when combined with other forms of therapy such as music, dance and other sensory stimuli”.
Frequently asked questions
We’ll answer your questions when you come down for a tour. In the meantime, here are answers to some of the more common ones we get.
Our art therapy classes use low-impact disciplines to ensure every resident can attend. We commonly use:
- Painting, including finger painting
- Drawing
- Soft-clay sculpting
- Collage-making
Numerous studies have shown that art therapies have significant benefits for older people. We’ve helped numerous residents achieve breakthroughs and remain active and emotionally healthy through our art therapy classes.
It may be that, for one reason or another, our art therapy classes are impossible for you to attend. Or you may find that sessions don’t deliver the relief you need. That’s normal — not all therapies work for all people.
We offer several other types of therapies that you may find more useful. Our therapists will create a bespoke treatment plan just for you, and they’ll make adjustments as needed.
Browse our aged care articles and read stories from people living at our Epping aged care facility.
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