1.1 Quiz: Why do Art?

Doing art is good because it provides people with:

Positive emotions have been linked to improved health.

People living with dementia cannot learn something new because they cannot recall what they have learned.

According to the Mayo Clinic study, people who have been doing art since early childhood are protected from developing mild cognitive impairment.

While healthy older adults can improve their health through arts engagement, this is not the case for people living with dementia.

People with Parkinson Disease could walk better and further after engaging in dance and movement activities.

People living with dementia who engage in the arts tend to become more agitated because they are confused about what to do.

The arts can help cure diseases that cause people to experience memory issues.

To avoid overstimulation of the brain, it is better to give people living with dementia experiences that are not too challenging, such as listening to music or looking at paintings, than activities that challenge them to create original art, such as making music or drawing.