Resources
NeuroArts Blueprint: Advancing the Science of Arts, Health, and Wellbeing
Programs and Initiatives
The NeuroArts Blueprint: Advancing the Science of Arts, Health, and Wellbeing is a broad interdisciplinary initiative designed to showcase the scientific evidence that explains why and how engaging with art, either as maker or user, …
As We Live Longer, How Should Life Change? There is a Blueprint.
via The New York Times | Articles and Blog Posts
This article provides an overview of “The New Map of Life,” developed by the Stanford Center on Longevity that “reimagines education, careers, cities and life transitions for lives that span a century (or more).” Journalist …
Keynote: The New Map of Life, Stanford Longevity Forum 2018
Dr. Laura Carstensen, Founder and Director of the Stanford Center on Longevity, was the keynote speaker at the 2018 Longevity Forum at Stanford University. In this talk she summarizes the “dramatic and profound” increase in …
Lifelong Learning and the Lessons of the Pandemic
Videos
The Lifelong Learning Virtual Panel convened by The Longevity Project in Collaboration with the Stanford Center on Longevity brought together experts in the sociology of education, global education and digital learning to discuss how the …
2020 Century Summit
Videos
The 4-day 2020 Longevity Summit, held virtually, was organized by The Longevity Project and the Stanford Center on Longevity to bring together leaders in multiple sectors to discuss “the implications of the 100-year life.” Building …
Subjective Experiences of Participatory Arts Engagement of Healthy Older People and Explorations of Creative Aging
Articles and Blog Posts
This research reports on findings from a qualitative focus group study designed to assess the experiences of healthy older people, living at home, who engaged in participatory arts activities. What makes the study stand out …
The New Map of Life. A Report from the Stanford Center on Longevity
Reports
The Stanford Center on Longevity initiative, The New Map of Life, has issued a summary report outlining a set of “principles” as the basis for “momentous and creative changes in the ways we lead our …
Workplace Ageism Requires Leadership Action: 10 Steps To Proactively Address The Problem
via Forbes | Articles and Blog Posts
“It’s about time the media started addressing the workplace ism that’s been ignored for years–ageism. Shifting demographics are raising a thunderous roar of voices calling attention to the issue and demanding action. Now the topic …
White matter plasticity in healthy older adults: The effects of aerobic exercise
Research and Studies
Scientists at Colorado State University’s BRAiN Lab recently reported on study findings showing “that white matter regions that are vulnerable to aging retain some degree of plasticity that can be induced by aerobic exercise training.” …
Arts engagement trends in the United Kingdom and their mental and social wellbeing implications: HEartS Survey
Research and Studies
Over the past two decades evidence about the role of the arts in promoting health and wellbeing has grown substantially, including studies reporting the impacts of arts engagement for older adults. However, much evidence is …