By BARBARA ANDREA FRANCO BORGES | Director
Being a part of the Heliopolis Elderly Center community can be very good for older persons. They connect with people their age and enjoy some great activities. Our community's arts and crafts classes are widely sought after because they bring a sense of expression. Plus, they provide a variety of benefits, as you will notice in the photos below.
One of the significant advantages that arts and crafts bring for our seniors is that they keep their minds stimulated. Arts and crafts encourage older adults to express themselves while also preventing any emotional illness. Dealing with problems can be challenging, but arts and crafts in a community can be very refreshing.
Besides, creating something beautiful they can take home with them. It gives our seniors more confidence. It offers a sense of self-esteem and more competence than you can imagine! We have found that our older adults who try out arts and crafts feel that sense of competence and happiness. It makes them feel better, happier, and more focused on the days ahead.
Then there are all of the physical health benefits. Thanks to using their hands and creating art, seniors can boost their blood flow naturally. They can also enhance the overall dexterity in their arms, fingers, and hands. It’s a terrific opportunity and one of those things that can make a huge difference.
Creating art also allows seniors to get satisfaction and enjoyment, knowing they made something they enjoy. Plus, it keeps their mind active, bringing in more creativity and pushing the boundaries innovatively and robustly. To make things better, seniors can use this as a way to talk about the things in their life, relieve pressure, and boost their cognitive functions naturally. It’s a fantastic opportunity and one of those things that can help improve the experience wonderfully and creatively.
When an older person creates art, this eliminates boredom. Arts and Crafts classes really bring seniors the best of both worlds, thus bringing in the efficiency and support they may need. It can take trial and error to manage these things, but the benefits here at the Heliopolis Elderly Center are clear and very impressive.
Arts and crafts also bring identity and power, making it easy for our seniors to talk about the things they are going through at home. The arts and crafts experience also brings in a wonderful sense of socialization. We have seen how they can connect with others within their community, share ideas, and talk about the great and sometimes difficult things in their lives.
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