New York City Luxury Senior Residence Expands Programing through Collaboration with Iconic Cultural Institution
Inspir Carnegie Hill, a new luxury senior residence on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, is expanding its offerings to include art programs as part of a new collaboration with the Jewish Museum. The Jewish Museum connects art and Jewish culture to deliver unique exhibitions and experiences to all audiences, including those with dementia and other memory care needs. The Museum will work closely with the Inspir team to customize programs such as gallery programs, hands-on art-making workshops, and more to give all Inspir residents the chance to connect with art and history.
Inspir curates an environment and lifestyle that supports a philosophy of vibrant, intentional living and meaningful connection based on nine core elements. The Jewish Museum will tailor a series of programs specifically for Inspir residents. The new programs are rooted in Inspir’s core elements of art and family and provide an opportunity for residents to bond with family and care partners through art and artistic expression.
“The Jewish Museum’s Memory Loss Programs invite audiences with memory loss and their care partners to engage with art and each other through highly tailored activities, both at the Museum and off-site. Participating in art-making, as well as appreciating art with others, can help people with dementia improve their focus, elevate their mood, and express themselves in nonverbal ways. The Jewish Museum is pleased to be partnering with Inspir to involve a new audience with our Memory Loss Programs,” said Nelly Silagy Benedek, Senior Director of Education at the Jewish Museum.
Through the collaboration, Inspir’s memory care residents have an opportunity to participate in the museum’s special programing designed to promote interpersonal connections and self-expression. Residents with Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementias can explore original works of art, and engage with the Museum’s renowned collection and exhibitions while exploring the intersection of art and Jewish culture.
“Art is transformative, therapeutic, and can even help tap into faded memories,” said Eleonora Tornatore - Mikesh of Inspir Carnegie Hill. “Art in its various forms is infused throughout Inspir Carnegie Hill: in music played, in rotating exhibitions and in our unique social programs that are engaging and designed specifically for older adults. Through the involvement of the Jewish Museum, residents have access to a much richer experience and have opportunities to connect on a much deep level.”
The art initiatives provide participants with opportunities to have positive, meaningful interactions. They also benefit the caregivers and professional aides whose work can be isolating and emotionally draining. Studies have found that making and discussing art can help people with dementia improve their self-esteem. Additionally, sensory stimulation, an important component of the Jewish Museum’s program model, is gaining prominence in the United States as a palliative treatment for dementia and Alzheimer’s, where objects or activities utilize different senses to trigger memories, improve mood, and build a stronger sense of well-being.
The Jewish Museum offers individuals with disabilities a range of programs using multisensory experiences to bring the Museum’s exhibitions to life. Programs include descriptive gallery tours for visitors who are blind or have low vision, and hands-on art workshops for individuals on the autism spectrum. The new programs designed for Inspir residents will take place both at the Museum and at Inspir Carnegie Hill.
Inspir Carnegie Hill opens this winter and is currently accepting deposits. For more information, please call 212-584-0570 or https://Inspir seniorliving.com
About Inspir
Inspir is a new, luxury senior living brand offering a different approach to living for discerning seniors in urban markets. Inspir is the convergence of luxury accommodations, exceptional hospitality, cutting-edge technology, whole-person wellness, and world-class care. The brand is debuting its flagship senior living residence, Inspir Carnegie Hill, located at 1802 Second Avenue at 93rd Street, in the heart of New York City’s Upper East Side, scheduled to open in early 2020. Inspir Carnegie Hill boasts a masterfully designed building with state-of-the-art technology and private residences customized to fit the needs of an aging population. The community will offer assisted living, memory care and enhanced care options. Inspir is developed by Maplewood Senior Living, a premiere provider of senior living options, in partnership with Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. (NYSE: OHI). For more information, please call (646)978-9040 or visit Inspir seniorliving.com
