Resources
EpiArts Lab Publications on the Impact of Arts and Health
Research and Studies
This page includes a list of reports, research, and studies on the impact of arts and cultural engagement on population health outcomes from the University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine.
Creating Healthy Communities Through Cross-sector Collaboration
White Papers
From the University of Florida’s Center for Arts in Medicine Website: The Creating Healthy Communities through Cross-sector Collaboration white paper presents the views of more than 250 thought leaders from the public health, arts and culture, and community …
Arts on Prescription: A Field Guide for U.S. Communities
Toolkits
Arts on Prescription: A Field Guide for US Communities offers a roadmap for communities to develop programs that formally integrate arts, culture, and nature resources into local health and social care systems. Arts on prescription …
Best Practices in Intergenerational Arts Education Program Design from Lifetime Arts
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Intergenerational arts programs provide exciting, engaging opportunities for younger and older people to generate artwork together. Lifetime Arts has developed the following set of best practices for creative aging specialists and general arts education practitioners …
Empowering Creativity for All: How Universal Design Makes Creative Aging Programs Thrive
Creative Aging Resource Journals
In this issue of The Creative Aging Resource Journal, we explore the importance of integrating universal design principles in creative aging practices, and feature accessibility tips and program examples from Lifetime Arts Trainers.
Designing an Inclusive Creative Aging Program: Teaching Artist Tips from Lifetime Arts Trainers
Videos
This video is part of our latest issue of The Creative Aging Resource Journal, and features Lifetime Arts Trainers sharing teaching artist best practices and programming examples for designing an inclusive creative aging program. The …
The Creative Connections Project- Fully-Funded Arts Programs for Older Adults and Their Caregivers
Press Releases
Arts for the Aging is seeking long term care communities of older adults located in Montgomery County, Maryland to receive four therapeutic arts programs at no cost to selected communities. Montgomery County Department of Health …
NeverTechLate – Technological Literacy Course
Academic Courses
Programs for older adults that stand out – In collaboration with experts in Instructional Design and Technology Education, NeverTechLate has developed courses that introduce older adults to the world of technology. The courses teach safe web …
Encore Creativity for Older Adults
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Encore Creativity for Older Adults’ guiding mission is to create meaningful arts experiences supporting lifelong learning, wellness, and fun for all older adults. We envision a world where all older adults have a place in the arts. …
Creative Ageing – What Next?
Articles and Blog Posts
A short collection of essays from practitioners in creative ageing about what a future agenda for the movement might look like.