Art allows us to be creative and tap into talents we never knew we had so we welcome you to come explore with us. The Kensington will be forming an Art Therapy Group designed as an opportunity to communicate with others and express yourself. You do not have to have any previous artistic abilities to join the group. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to experiment with art supplies, ease stress, manage pain, and help cope with loss.
Art has proven to be a creative and fun way to improve cognitive and motor skills, gain resilience and coping skills, and increase a sense of empowerment. Please join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month (October 12th & 26th) at 1:00 pm in the Cinema! Our resident artists participating in the Art Therapy classes will have an opportunity to share their artwork in a Kensington Art Gallery Exhibition in the Spring!
Anais Lugo, LGPC, ATR, originally from Puerto Rico, has a MA in Art Therapy from The George Washington University and more than 5 years of experience in the field. She is skilled in a variety of art materials and how to help residents feel good about colors, shapes, and forms. She was born and raised in Puerto Rico and speaks English and Spanish fluently. She is thrilled to join the Kensington and can’t wait to join you in exploring the language of art.
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Memory loss is life changing for all involved. At The Kensington, we provide a state-of-the-art memory care program, a higher staff-to-resident ratio than industry standards, and more advanced care services. Our promise is to love and care for your family as we do our own.
For additional resources regarding your loved one’s condition, please read on about our Memory Care, Alzheimer’s Care and Dementia Care.