“Because I work with seniors in community-based arts, I came across this article and video from the CBC about how people with a form of Alzheimer’s still clearly possess artistic skills. Based on a study, researchers found patients who were artists and practiced their art, were “better protected” against Alzheimer’s and other diseases. For example, one artist could still sketch portraits even though she could no longer tell time. http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/artists-better-protected-against-dementia-study-finds-1.1373031”

-Sonya Young, Outreach Coordinator, ArtBridges