Caregiver’s Artbox™
Adaptable art lessons and creative engagement resources for activity professionals and caregivers working with older adults.
Class-tested downloadable art lessons for mixed abilities.
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Professional Development for activity professionals and caregivers
Julie Mader during a hands-on workshop at the 2025 PAPA Conference
About Julie
Julie Mader is a Teaching Artist and Artist-in-Healthcare with over a decade of experience supporting older adults in skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care communities. She creates adaptable, hands-on art lessons that help Activity Professionals lead meaningful creative experiences with confidence.
Featured Lessons
Let Freedom Ring - Paint with Markers
Create a layered watercolor composition of Liberty Bells using washable markers and simple techniques -designed for a wide range of abilities.
American Flag Collage
A meaningful mixed-media collage project inspired by community, individuality, and the symbolism of the American flag.
Lily-of-the-Valley Watercolor Lesson
A relaxing floral watercolor lesson that encourages creativity, confidence, and gentle exploration of color and brushwork.
The P.E.E.P.S. Framework
A simple, repeatable approach that transforms art-making into meaningful moments of connection, dignity, and joy.
At the center of Caregiver’s Artbox® is the P.E.E.P.S. Framework — a simple, adaptable model for creative engagement in elder care. Each stage - Prepare with Purpose, Engage with Empathy, Encourage Expression, Personalize the Process, and Share & Sustain - offers clear, practical steps that make art sessions easy to lead and deeply rewarding to experience.
This framework empowers Activity Professionals to guide groups of mixed abilities with confidence, creativity, and ease, ensuring that every resident feels included, valued, and capable.
