Art. Adapted for Assisted Living.

Adaptive Art has developed an adaptive curriculum specifically designed with assisted living and memory care facilities in mind. The curriculum and lessons are designed around Alzheimer's research and occupational therapy practices. We aim to “kill two birds with one stone” so to speak and help dexterity, mobility, and strength, while also encouraging the social and cultural stimulation that come with art classes in general.

We have worked hard to create six different classes that each address a different section of the resident populations currently being cared for in long term facilities. This includes developing a curriculum for painting and craft classes specifically for memory care facilities. We strive to keep up with current Alzheimer/dementia research as well as with occupational therapy best practice. In accordance with that research, we have also designed and sourced several adaptive tools for use in class. This included adaptive paintbrush grips, an accessible paint palette, a magnetic stamp system, and comfort fit sculpting ribs.

Painting Art History

Developed for assisted Living residents with mild to moderate cognitive decline

This painting class explores a different era of art every month. Think of it as a hands-on art history course; providing cultural, social, historical, and artistic enrichment all in one package.

Fine Art Crafting

Developed for assisted living residents with mild to moderate cognitive decline

A variety of crafting experiences inspired by arts and crafts throughout history. Includes activities reflecting on historical sculpture, weaving, embroidery, modern art forms, and more.

Casual Painting

Appropriate for most assisted living residents and for facilities that have assisted living and memory care residents co-mingled

An inclusive painting class done in a"paint and sip" style. Fun seasonal paintings appropriate for individuals at all artistic skill levels.

Casual Crafting

Appropriate for most assisted living residents and for facilities that have assisted living and memory care residents co-mingled

This class offers casual craft opportunities, while also building and maintaining hand strength and dexterity. Participants create a wide array of crafts themed to the seasons, and use a variety of materials.

Adaptive Painting

For memory care units

Inspired by Alzheimer research. this class focuses on simple shapes and bold colors. Participants are able to wander in and out of class or just sit and watch.

Adaptive Crafting

For memory care units

Crafts focused on the tactile sensation of crafting, as well as on the interplay of form and color. These simple crafts are more about the experience of crafting than the final project and draws inspiration from Alzheimer research and occupational therapy practices.

What is included?

Each Class includes all of the necessary material and instruction. That means paint, canvases, table cloths, paper, glue, and everything else you need is provided.

In most cases, no additional staff support is required, but sometimes there is more interest than one teacher can handle. For assisted living, we require additional staff support for more than 10 class participants, and for memory care we require additional staff support for more than 5 class participants. These staffing requirements ensure that residents have a safe and enjoyable time in their classes.