Field House Residents Experience the Therapeutic Benefits of Art with Local Artist Super Freak

Recently featured in the Stourbridge News, residents at Field House were treated to a special art session with a talented local artist called Daniel Whitehouse, also known as Super Freak. 

Art has long been recognised as a therapeutic tool for individuals living with dementia, and at our specialist dementia care home, we understand the importance of incorporating art-based activities into our residents’ daily lives.

Art therapy has been found to be effective in reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and agitation in dementia residents. It can also improve their self-esteem and sense of self-worth. The process of creating art, whether it be through painting, drawing, or sculpture, requires the use of fine motor skills and cognitive abilities, which can be beneficial for individuals living with dementia.

The visit, arranged by the home’s wellbeing co-ordinator and a relative of the artist, Pauline Whitehouse, was a huge success among resident patients with dementia. Super Freak came into the home and created an original painting with the residents, an experience that Pauline described as “amazing.”

This visit is just one example of how art can be used as a therapeutic tool for individuals living with dementia. Art has been shown to have a positive impact on the cognitive, emotional, and physical well-being of patients with dementia in care homes.

In addition to dedicating an entire day to the residents at our specialist dementia care home, the artist also kindly agreed to auction off the unique painting he created during his visit.

Pauline added: “We’d really love to raise over £1,000 pounds, so we can provide a special treat for our residents.”