Amplifying the Coloring Art of a Friend with Alzheimer’s Disease Through Collaboration

Authors

Liz Langdon, University of KansasFollow

Abstract

The act of coloring pages, is recognized for its therapeutic value and this research shows how amplifying the artistry of a practitioner with Alzheimer’s disease enhances understanding about the disease, improves relationships and adds value to an underrated art practice. My collaboration with a neighbor experiencing Alzheimer’s disease involved presenting her coloring pages as fine art in a gallery, increasing recognition of the practice as valuable for maintaining normalcy and serving as a model for other people with dementia (PWD) and their caregivers.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.25889/bvvs-p891

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Recommended Citation

Langdon, Liz (2024) "Amplifying the Coloring Art of a Friend with Alzheimer’s Disease Through Collaboration," International Journal of Lifelong Learning in Art Education: Vol. 7, Article 12.
Available at: https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/ijllae/vol7/iss1/12