About Artful Healing
Artful Healing is a non-profit organization based in San Antonio, Texas, founded by Celeste Palacio. Our nonprofit organization focuses on integrating art into the wellbeing of senior citizens diagnosed or at risk of dementia or Alzheimer's. Artful Healing hosts art and music sessions in nursing homes across San Antonio, involving high schoolers from various parts of the city. The organization's mission is grounded in scientific evidence showing that creative engagement through art stimulates cognitive function, reduces stress, and helps prevent or slow the progression of dementia. Our goal is to help patients with dementia feel seen, heard, and valued—bringing moments of happiness, mental stimulation, and meaningful connection with the youth into their lives.
Artful Healing believes in the transformative power of art to restore dignity, spark connection, and bring light into the lives of senior citizens, especially those diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's. We are committed to creating a world where art becomes a therapeutic bridge, fostering mental wellness and memory care through hands-on creativity.
Our Mission
Artful Healing's mission is to integrate art into the lives of senior citizens, promoting cognitive function, reducing stress, and slowing the progression of dementia. Through art and music sessions, we aim to provide emotional care and support to those in need.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a community where the elderly receive the emotional support and care they deserve through creative engagement. We envision a world where art and music enrich the lives of senior citizens, bringing joy, connection, and cognitive benefits.