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Disrupting Cognitive Decline Through Art

By Sofia Ozambela, Lauren Cheetham,

Vidita Save, & Xiaoyun Ren

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Overview

  • Goal: Create a solution to assist older adults with cognitive decline.

  • Background: Cognitive decline in older adults is often caused by age-related diseases, leading to:

    • Neuronal dysfunction and loss

    • Impaired everyday functioning

    • Risk of neurocognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s and Dementia

  • Approach: Use creative art intervention to slow symptom progression.

    • Literature review on art-making benefits for cognitive health

    • User interviews with local older adults

  • Outcome: Final prototype created and awarded 3rd place in class.

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