Granger St. Studios offers a great program for Home Health and other Health Care Workers!

For Health Care Professionals (CNA’s, Administrative, Activity, Food Service, etc.): “Art History for All” Enriching and Increasing Communication in Seniors with Alzheimer’s, related dementia, or other chronic health issues (including isolation) through the use of images and Visual Thinking Strategies.

This 3 hour in-person workshop includes:

  • An introduction to Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) and accompanying Art History Discussion that will help your employees bond together, develop their listening skills, and help them to enrich the lives of the residents through engaging conversation about works of art

  • What it means to be “Dementia Friendly” - an original interactive experience designed by Granger St. Studios that includes an overview provided by a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Dementia Friends Champion, and Certified Montessori Dementia Care Practioner“Practice time” in small groups with VTS to build comfort and confidence

  • “Art for All” a hands on art component that is abstract and colorful, but also requires collaboration and communication, two skills that are shown to increase employee satisfaction

  • Cost: $59 per person for Session I / (Sessions II & III $49 pp) - includes data collation / minimum of 8 people per workshop

  • Add On! For an additional $20 (that’s 30% off) ($79 pp) each participant gets a copy of Hilda’s Story; New Bedford, Massachusetts (selling for $27.99 at Barnes & Noble)

  • a tasty snack selection is provided for the group

  • ALL SUPPLIES AND TRAVEL TO REACH YOU ANYWHERE IN NEW ENGLAND IS INCLUDED!