Art with a Purpose

Today we have two very special guests who will talk about a wonderful program that offers art workshops to older Latinos, especially those with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, or dementia. It’s called La Brocha, which is Spanish for “The Paint Brush.” The workshops are held in Chicago’s Pilsen and Little Village neighborhoods, and participants and their loved ones work on an art program led by artists and art therapists. Judith Rocha is an assistant professor at Northeastern University and Co-Founder of La Brocha, and Connie Saldivar is the caregiver of her husband, who’s a La Brocha participant. Hear Bob and Rosanna discuss how the program started, how Connie and her husband have benefited from the classes, and what they hope others can learn from their experiences.