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New Report Reveals Findings About the Arts and Health in Older Adults

Articles and Blog Posts

Older adults who create art and attend arts events have better health outcomes than adults who do neither is one of the conclusions in a new report published by the National Endowment for the Arts. …

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Positive Aging Movement Takes Off

via Huffington Post   |   Articles and Blog Posts

In this article, Toder shares his experience attending two events; a convening of philanthropic, art, and community leaders, co-sponsored by Aroha Philanthropies and the Hewlett Foundation, which focused on the benefits of creative aging programs …

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Seniors Getting Late-Life Arts Education

Videos

From CBC: “California non-profit EngAGE is offering seniors free college-level arts courses, which could improve cognitive function and well-being. (Second City footage courtesy of Russ Haan.)

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Transforming Community: The Art of Active Aging

From the YouTube Video Description: In this lively talk, Tim discusses the cutting edge developments in programming toward senior health, creativity and civic engagement. He presents case studies of seniors who have engaged in new …

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