First, I use calm music and ask the person to envision a place that they have been where they feel safe, peaceful or a place that could have been a vacation place. Once a person has an image then you ask the person to speak about what they saw in their mind, then you can ask them to sculpt a part of what was in this mental image. We then link together what is in the long-term memory and use these details and experiences to work into projects, group conversations and ex what is in the long term memory and experiential. The Arts for Interaction Kits provide a structured art experimental which links these mental images into meaningful art experiences which provide reminiscing abilities.
17. How does music therapy differ from sculpture therapy?
Music therapy stimulates the right side of the brain while sculpture stimulates the left side of the brain. The question isn’t which is better. They are both equally good. The important issue is to use both sides of your brain. Using and incorporating both is the important element in brain wellness.
18. What comes close to a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease?
If we delay the onset by one year we would cut the medical cost associated with this disease by 50%. Also I was a guest speaker at the Alzheimer’s Association’s annual research symposium and after all the medical doctors went over the pharmaceutical drugs, and how none are actually making “big” changes, I was astonished that each and every medical doctor made a final statement that research has shown that social stimulation, conversation, sharing ideas interacting, etc. has been shown to have the greatest impact on those affected with the disease.
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