OMA
Opening Minds through Art (OMA) is grounded in person-centered ethics (Kitwood, 1997) and founded on the fact that people with dementia are capable of expressing themselves creatively. There is a growing body of empirical evidence that creative expression improves their physical and psychological well-being.
The program is implemented in group sessions: Up to 12 people with dementia with the assistance of the same number of trained staff members and volunteers working on a one-to-one basis.
The art-making sessions culminate in a gallery exhibition celebrating the artists' accomplishments while educating the public about the creative capacities of people with dementia.
