Art Therapy and Music Reminiscence Activity in the Prevention of Cognitive Decline

The Art Therapy will consist of creating art pieces, narrating thoughts and inner experiences in relation to the pieces produced (2 sessions a month) and guided visits to the art gallery (one session a month) and art museum (one session a month); there will be 12 sessions weekly for 12 weeks. For the next 6 months, sessions will be fortnightly and consist of creating an art piece once a month alternating with a visit to either the art museum or gallery, once a month; there will be 12 sessions in 6 months. Each session will last 45 minutes and will begin with 5 minutes of mindful relaxation to help participants focus on the task ahead.

Music Reminiscence activity will be held weekly for 12 weeks and fortnightly for 6 months. Each session will last 45 minutes and will begin with 5 minutes of mindful relaxation to help participants focus on the task ahead. Session will entail listening and watching music videos and discussing activities, events and experiences related to the music; additional prompts such as photographs may be used to facilitate therapy.