Opening Minds through Art For One (OMA41): Direct Care Workers and Volunteers as Creative Arts Facilitators of Older Adults
January 30, 2016
This brief describes the pilot implementation and evaluation of OMA For One (OMA41). OMA41 is an adaptation of Opening Minds through Art (OMA), a visual arts program for elders with cognitive impairments. OMA41 is conducted one on one, rather than in a group setting and uses direct care workers or volunteers as facilitators.
Topics
- Aging and Developmental Disabilities
- Arts and Aging
- Families/Caregiving
- Home and Community Based Services
- Long-Term Care - Other