Launching a New University-Based Opening Minds through Arts Program
2024
Opening Minds through Arts Program at Florida State University
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Author Information
Author(s): Carr Dawn, Monroe Suzanne
Primary Institution: Florida State University
Conclusion
The program has successfully trained student interns and served older adults, with plans for expansion.
Supporting Evidence
- Students earn credit hours while learning about Alzheimer's and Dementia.
- Students facilitate art making with older adults in partnership residential care homes.
- The program has trained 18 student interns and 13 volunteers.
Takeaway
Students at Florida State University are helping older adults create art, which is good for both the students and the older people.
Methodology
Students participate in an internship program that includes classes and hands-on art facilitation with older adults.
Limitations
The program is still in early stages of development.
Participant Demographics
Participants include 18 student interns and 19 older adults from Tallahassee.
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