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Informed Aging
A podcast about health, help, and hard decisions for older adults.
Informed Aging
Episode 116: Caregiving Through Creativity
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Can art help reduce caregiver stress, improve communication, and create meaningful connections for people living with dementia? In this episode, Robin Rountree sits down with ADRC's new art therapist, Jean Taras, to explore the powerful role creativity can play in the dementia journey.
Jean explains how art therapy helps people express thoughts and emotions when words become difficult, why simple activities like doodling and Zentangle can ease stress and anxiety, and how creative projects can open the door to important conversations between caregivers and their loved ones. She also shares practical, low-cost ways to bring more art into everyday life—no artistic talent required.
Whether you're a caregiver, a person living with dementia, or simply looking for new ways to find calm and connection, this episode offers creative inspiration and actionable ideas to try right away.