YSU, Heritage Manor offer art therapy to dementia residents 

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YSU, Heritage Manor offer art therapy to dementia residents 
Opening Minds Through Art (OMA) uses modern nonrepresentational art, professional techniques and materials. The program was founded by Miami University. (Heritage Manor)

Heritage Manor Rehabilitation & Retirement Community is partnering with Dr. Tiffany Hughes and Youngstown State University students in an art-therapy program for residents with dementia.

Opening Minds Through Art (OMA) uses modern nonrepresentational art, professional techniques and materials. The program was founded by Miami University.

Heritage Manor will hold an art show in April to display the work created and to thank volunteers. Students receive one class credit.

Heritage Manor Rehabilitation & Retirement Community is rated a five-star skilled nursing facility by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. In addition to skilled nursing, Heritage Manor offers short-term care, including all types of physical, occupational and speech therapy.

Heritage Manor provides an adult day services program and is a Veterans Administration approved provider of long-term care in Mahoning County. It is part of the continuum of care offered by Senior Living by Youngstown Area Jewish Federation.


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