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Expressive Arts What is expressive arts therapy? Expressive arts therapy is a form of therapy that uses dance, drama, music, poetry, and art to enhance one’s overall well-being. The arts are used to let go, express, and to release. Expressive Arts Therapies, also known as Arts Therapy, Creative Arts Therapy and Expressive Therapy, are used in a therapeutic, rehabilitative, educational, and community setting to foster holistic health, communication, and expression (National Coalition of Creative Arts Therapies Associations, 2010). People have been using the arts as tools for healing for many centuries. In the early 1940’s Expressive Arts Therapy became formally recognized and has since provided meaningful therapeutic experiences for people of all ages in a variety of treatment settings. There is no right or wrong way in the arts which encourages the clients to be free with self-expression. Expressive Arts Therapy is not about interpreting color or images, and is not necessarily...

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  Here you can access useful information about food and nutrition and find out more about our programs. Eat Smart New York (ESNY) Nutrition Education is FREE to all individuals who qualify for and/or receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). ESNY provides nutrition education materials and sponsors education events and classes in local communities on a variety of nutrition topics like: healthy eating on a budget, smart shopping for vegetables and fruit, healthy meal planning, basic cooking and food safety skills, weight control and physical activity. The goals of the Eat Smart New York program are to: Eat more fruits and vegetables Drink less sugar-sweetened beverages Exercise more and balance calories eaten as part of a healthy lifestyle. - See more at: http://albany.cce.cornell.edu/eat-smart-new-york#sthash.yQdvUxwH.dpuf http://albany.cce.cornell.edu/eat-smart-new-York SNAP Benefits SNAP benefits can help you put h...

9 Reasons Why iPads Are Good for Memory Care Residents They’re lightweight and carry like a book. They interact with residents, provide excitement and open-up a new means of communication to those who can’t express themselves in the way they desire. They can monitor an elderly person’s movements, habits, temperature in their home and remind them when to take their pills. Their music and music library options help to trigger memories of the past through songs of their youth and family years. They encourage socialization between residents with their games, varying apps, reading and Internet search features. There are apps to help encourage mobility. For example, one app shows videos of animated figures performing activities of daily living such as climbing stairs. This help patients picture themselves doing these tasks, and even mimic the behaviors. Computer access allows residents more frequent contact with their children and grandchildren of the Internet generation. Email ...