Stop with the Brain Games: How Resilia is Disrupting Memory Loss Care

In a world where quick-fix solutions for memory loss and cognitive decline are prevalent, Resilia stands out as a beacon of innovation, disrupting the standard narrative surrounding “brain games”. Rather than relying on digital puzzles and memory exercises, Resilia takes a profound approach, emphasizing the transformative power of visual arts therapy in combating memory loss and enhancing cognitive well-being.

The Illusion of Brain Games

In recent years, the market has been flooded with brain games and short cognitive exercises that promise to boost memory and stave off cognitive decline. These apps and programs claim to provide a mental workout, stimulating various regions of the brain. These include:

• Sudoku
• Crossword puzzles
• Card games

Contrary to common belief, engaging in the same brain games repetitively does not necessarily enhance memory health or prevent Alzheimer’s or dementia.

Activities that stimulate the brain involve sensory stimulation and physical movement. These activities are believed to stimulate the brain as they activate our senses, resulting in signals being dispatched to multiple brain areas at once. Frequently, triggering one sense will engage more than a single brain area simultaneously.

Resilia believes that memory isn’t just about repeating tasks or using digital exercises. We understand that memory loss is a complex problem, not just about thinking skills. Resilia taps into visual art therapy in a way to deal with memory loss, we need to consider all aspects of life including feelings, relationships, and creativity.

Visual Art Therapy: A Deeper Connection Strategy

Resilia’s innovative approach revolves around the transformative power of visual art therapy. Unlike conventional brain games, which primarily focus on repetitive actions, Resilia’s “Super Five” Cognitive Training Programs engage individuals on a deeper, more personal level. The act of creating art becomes a vehicle for self-expression, emotional release, and connection.

The Super-Five Cognitive Training Programs

Resilia’s Super-Five Cognitive Training Programs represent a more proactive program for memory care. These programs are designed to stimulate not only cognitive functions but also emotional intelligence, social engagement, and creative expression. Through a combination of art therapy, cognitive exercises, and meaningful interactions, Resilia seeks to enhance overall well-being.

Resilia isn’t the only company that offers comprehensive cognitive training programs, but we are the only one that uses visual art therapy as the primary method. Our cognitive programs include:

• Real Art: Real Art, led by our founder Ellie Rose, is a custom-made art experience aimed to educate your community about dementia and its management through visual art therapy. This experience culminates in the creation of an art piece that is displayed in your community’s space and becomes a community asset.
• CogniPro: CogniPro is a comprehensive 12-week program designed to impart knowledge on cognitive health and introduce strategies that can be readily put into practice. Resilia equips coordinators across various communities and organizations with the skills to effectively deliver CogniPro within existing health or life enrichment programs. The program assesses cognitive abilities and psychosocial characteristics and measures their combat effectiveness. The lesson plans, which are enjoyable to teach and easy to engage with, involve weekly arts experiences tailored to the participant’s interests and goals. The insights acquired, artwork created, and emotions expressed during the program contribute to enhanced memory health and overall well-being.
• More Than Memory: “More Than Memory” is a must-have activity library. This program tackles memory loss with advanced cognitive training techniques and art therapy methods. It’s a holistic cognitive health program that can augment existing health programs or serve as the main health and life enrichment program for various organizations. This includes local senior communities, adult day health centers, residential living, and home care operations. We offer customizable levels of support and commit to staying as long as necessary to ensure top-notch quality.
• Legacy Chronicles: Resilia aims to creatively capture 1000 stories across diverse cultures and lifestyles. The changing dynamics of our societies, our aging population, and the urgency brought on by conditions like Alzheimer’s, underline the importance of preserving and sharing our personal and family histories. The Legacy Chronicles program is designed to lead individuals through an 8-step creative journey. The result is a printed book and a digital video that chronicle a person’s life story, meant to be shared with their generations and anyone who can gain from their life experiences.

What Resilia’s Art Therapy Is

Resilia employs our individual-focused, well-tested, and beloved methods of creating and observing art, which serve as enjoyable options for enhancing cognitive abilities, conceptual thought, expression, physical activity, and social interaction. These are our results:

• Enhanced cognitive skills including attention, memory, executive functioning, language, and visuospatial abilities.
• Reduced instances of depression symptoms and anxiety episodes.
• Amplified sense of purpose and meaning in life.
• Increased self-esteem and confidence in social situations.
• Reduced reliance on medication.

What Resilia’s Art Therapy Isn’t

Our visual art therapy isn’t:

• Coloring books, birdhouses, or refrigerator paintings.
• Only for professional artists (it’s for everyone!)
• Stagnant movement

Work with Resilia

Research has shown that visual art therapy can have a positive effect on memory care. Additionally, visual art therapy can provide a sense of purpose and meaning in life, making it an ideal tool for memory care.

If you are interested in exploring visual art therapy with Resilia, contact us here for a free consultation. We can discuss your needs and set up a plan that is right for you. We look forward to hearing from you!