Art and music can support people living with Parkinson’s disease. What can Parkinson’s teach us about the nature of health? Should we rethink what good healthcare actually means? Should the Dutch Museum Card be included in basic health insurance? Is more art the solution to keeping healthcare in the Netherlands affordable? Come listen to neurologist Bas Bloem and art advisor Esther Vossen and join the discussion on Parkinson’s, art, and holistic healthcare. They will speak on Monday, 30 March from 20:00 to 21:30 at LUX Nijmegen. Tickets for this evening, organized in collaboration with Radboud Reflects, can be purchased here.
Parkinson’s Disease in the Netherlands
More than 60,000 people in the Netherlands currently live with Parkinson’s disease. Due to an aging population and improved care, people with Parkinson’s live longer, which meansthe number of people with the disease is expected to at least double globally between 2018 and 2040. That’s more than enough reason to look for ways to prevent Parkinson’s and treat its symptoms. And surprisingly, research by Professor of Neurology Bas Bloem and his colleagues shows that art can help people with Parkinson’s. Patients experience fewer symptoms and even appear to become more creative. How does that work?
Art and health
Art isn’t just beneficial for people who are ill—it can also help healthy individuals stay healthy and happy. People who visit museums more often go to the doctor less frequently. How can we look differently at the factors that contribute to our health? And do we need to rethink our understanding of health and the healthcare system?
Neurologist Bas Bloem and art advisor Esther Vossen will explore the relationship between health, illness, and art. Come listen, join the discussion, and ask your questions.
About the speakers
Bas Bloem is a neurologist and Professor of Neurological Movement Disorders at Radboud University Medical Center. In 2002, he founded the Radboudumc Expertise Center for Parkinson & Movement Disorders. His research focuses on Parkinson’s disease, gait and balance disorders, and the relationship between Parkinson’s and exposure to toxic substances in our environment.
Esther Vossen will become Head of Art Affairs at Radboudumc in March 2026. Previously, she was director at Beeldend Gesproken, a gallery and art lending organization focused on artists with mental vulnerabilities. She specializes in the role and meaning of art in the healthcare sector and also works as an art advisor at the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital in Amsterdam.
Tickets
- Free for students (university, applied sciences, vocational), secondary school pupils, and Radboud Reflects subscribers.
- €6.00 for staff of Radboud University and Radboudumc, and Alumni Benefit Card holders
- €8.50 for others
- Tickets are available here.
- The event will be held in Dutch.
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