Looking for research and resources on why cultural programs are vital to older adults? Check out the National Center for Creative Aging's website for what the research says, current articles and more!
One article they've noted is from the Washington Post, March 11, 2008: Studies Suggest There's An Art to Getting Older, Creative Activity May Have Health Benefits. This is a must read for libraries. It will both support and encourage your programming efforts. How are libraries already supporting creative aging? What new ideas can we get from these programs?
There are many programs to learn from out there for active older adults as well as the frail elderly:
+ Arts for the Aging
+ Center for Creative Aging
+ Center on Aging, Health & Humanities
+ Creative Aging Cincinnati
+ Creative Aging Mid-South
+ Minnesota Creative Artists and Aging Network
+ Northwest Center for Creative Aging
+ Westchester Center for Creative Aging
Hello - Thanks for promoting this topic!
ReplyDeleteFor more on this topic, also check out
http://appliedimagination.org/creativewisdom/
http://agescan.blogspot.com
Steve Dahlberg
International Centre for Creativity and Imagination
http://www.appliedimagination.org