Dr. Tiffany Hughes, one of this year’s AAC grant recipients from Midwestern University, was recently featured on 12 News alongside two of her collaborators. Her funded project, “The Opening Minds through Art Program with Unhoused Older Adults: An Implementation Pilot Study,” is making a meaningful impact at The Haven—part of Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS)—a temporary shelter serving unhoused seniors.
This pilot study explores the benefits of art therapy for older adults living with dementia while also providing healthcare students with valuable training to better understand and support the unique needs of this population.
