Randolph College to co-sponsor Alzheimer's programs

By: Staff | WSLS
Published: February 07, 2012

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Randolph College will partner with the Alzheimer’s Association to host a free training and information session on Arts Fusion, a new, free program designed to benefit those affected by Alzheimer’s. The training will be held at the Maier on Feb. 13 from 1:30-3 p.m.

The new program uses artwork to help stimulate conversation between people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers and is de-signed to offer a therapeutic benefit by integrating the creative and healing arts into the lives of those affected by memory loss. Care-givers, health professionals and others are invited to attend the session to learn more about the program, which is based on a similar program at the Museum of Modern Art.

For more information, contact Sharon Celsor-Hughes at the Alzheimer’s Association of Central and Western Virginia at Sharon.hughes@alz.org (434-973-6122, ext. 123) or the Maier at museum@randolphcollege.edu (434-947-8136).