Abstract
ObjectivesWith aging, interventions promoting emotional well-being and cognitive function become essential, especially for persons with cognitive impairment (PCIs) and their care-partners (CPs). Art-based interventions, specifically Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS), have strong evidence of promoting observational skills and professional identity formation in education settings, yet little work has been done in clinical settings. The recent pandemic presented a unique need and opportunity for PCIs and their CPs to engage in enriching remote experiences. MethodsThis study piloted a 3-session virtual program using VTS-led facilitated discussion of visual art for 3 PCI-CP dyads to assess the impact on measures of emotional well-being and self-esteem, and to obtain feedback from participants about their experience. ResultsFindings indicated that virtual VTS activities for PCI-CP dyads were feasible and well-accepted by both PCIs and CPs. ConclusionsVirtual art interventions may have the potential to promote and sustain emotional well-being for PCIs and CPs.
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