Figure. No caption available.
Outline
Links
Making Art Therapy
Neurology Now
November/December 2006
Volume 2(6)
p 46-47
Art therapy has emerged as a mainstream healthcare profession that uses painting and drawing to improve the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of patients. Art has been shown to help with everything from memory enhancement to movement rehabilitation, treating such neurological conditions as Alzheimer's, stroke, and Parkinson's. For more information on the art therapy concepts covered in our special report on page 24, contact the following:
For more information on the art therapy concepts covered in our special report on page 24, contact the following:
American Art Therapy Association
arttherapy.org
The AATA, representing 4,500 professionals and students, has established standards for art therapy education, ethics, and practice. Its website features an art therapist locator.
Museum of Modern Art (New York City)
accessprogram@moma.org
212-408-6347
Offers a monthly art appreciation program for people with dementia.
Museum of Fine Arts (Boston)
access@mfa.org
617-369-3302
Offers guided tours for people with Alzheimer's.
The Art Therapy Sourcebook
By Cathy A. Malchiodi (McGraw-Hill, 2006)
This easy-to-read book explains how art therapy can be used as a powerful tool for healing both emotional and physical symptoms. The author, who edited the AATA's journal, notes that art can help people solve problems, release powerful or distressing emotions, recover from traumatic losses or experiences, or alleviate pain or other physical symptoms.
HELP FOR ALL NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
ninds.nih.gov
The Brain Matters AAN Foundation patient website
thebrainmatters.org
American Academy of Neurology Foundation
neurofoundation.org
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
Alzheimer's Association
alz.org
1-800-272-3900
Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center
alzheimers.org
1-800-438-4380
Alzheimer's Foundation of America
alzfdn.org
1-866-232-8484
AUTISM
Autism Society of America
autism-society.org
1-800-3AUTISM (1-800-328-8476)
EPILEPSY
Epilepsy Foundation
epilepsyfoundation.org
1-800-332-1000
Sturge-Weber Foundation
sturge-weber.com
1-800-627-5482
HEADACHE
National Headache Foundation
headaches.org
1-888-NHF-5552 (1-888-643-5552)
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
nationalmssociety.org
1-800-FIGHT-MS (1-800-344-4867)
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
msaa.com
1-800-532-7667
NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES
ALS Association
alsa.org
1-800-782-4747
Muscular Dystrophy Association
mda.org
1-800-FIGHT-MD (1-800-344-4863)
PAIN
American Pain Foundation
painfoundation.org
1-888-615-PAIN (1-888-615-7246)
Neuropathy Association
neuropathy.org
212-692-0662
PARKINSON'S DISEASE
National Parkinson Foundation
parkinson.org
1-800-327-4545
Parkinson's Disease Foundation
pdf.org
1-800-457-6676
Michael J. Fox Foundation
for Parkinson's Research
michaeljfox.org
1-800-708-7644
SLEEP DISORDERS
National Sleep Foundation
sleepfoundation.org
STROKE
American Stroke Association
strokeassociation.org
1-888-4-STROKE (1-800-478-7653)
National Stroke Association
stroke.org
1-800-STROKES (1-800-787-6563)
TRAUMA
Brain Injury Association of America
biausa.org
1-800-444-6443
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
spinalcord.org
1-800-962-9629
FINDING THE WORDS
The Aphasia Handbook
(National Aphasia Association, 2004)
This unique guide helps stroke and brain injury survivors communicate when the frustrating condition known as aphasia impairs their ability to talk, listen, read, and write. Advice is presented through illustrations and captions as well as easy-to-read text. Designed specifically for people with aphasia (as well as families and friends), the handbook suggests different strategies to help them communicate. Contact the National Aphasia Association (at 1-800-922-4622 and naa@aphasia.org) or visit its website at aphasia.org
Rx for Medicare Part D
This is for the 2 million newcomers to Medicare, the 5 million eligible beneficiaries who didn't enroll in 2006, and even the 38 million who did. Since most prescription drug plans will change their costs and benefi ts for 2007, it's important to compare yours with others in your area to be sure you choose the one that best meets your needs-even if you're happy with your current coverage. For more information on the Medicare Part D program (as discussed in our story on page 44) and for help as the Dec. 31 enrollment deadline approaches, visit the following websites:
GOVERNMENT OFFICES
Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services
medicare.gov
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
The government site's Medicare Prescription Drug Finder offers help navigating the maze of providers. For those without web access, call the helpline.
Social Security Administration
ssa.gov/prescriptionhelp
1-800-772-1213
State Health Insurance
Assistance Program
shiptalk.org , 1-800-677-1116
ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS
Medicare Rights Center
medicarerights.org
1-888-466-9050
212-869-3850
Families USA
familiesusa.org
202-628-3030
Figure. No caption available.