Resources
National Council on Aging
Websites
From the website: We believe aging well is something every American deserves—regardless of gender, color, sexuality, income, or zip code. We will deliver the resources, tools, best practices, and advocacy our nation needs to ensure …
Narrative, Memory and the Brain
via The Wise Brain Bulletin | Articles and Blog Posts | 2008
From the article: Telling stories is a universal phenomenon of ancient origins—it is the heart of our humanity. Every culture continues to weave narratives and enhance the spoken word with ritual, drama, dance, song, and …
My Library: Judy, Leo, and Noreen
Articles and Blog Posts | 2012
From the blog post: Since April 5th (2012), the Jefferson Market Library has been hosting a series of watercolor classes for twenty adults, all aged 55+. This course, led by teaching artist Josh Millis, is …
Conscious Aging: A New Level of Growth in Later Life
via Mental Wellness in Aging: Strength-based Approaches | Articles and Blog Posts | 2002
From the website: This article is adapted from the chapter “Conscious Aging: A Strategy for Positive Development in Later Life” which appears in Judah Ronch and Joseph Goldfield (eds.) Mental Wellness in Aging: Strength-based Approaches, …
Meet Me at MoMA
Programs and Initiatives
From the website: The MoMA Alzheimer’s Project was a special initiative in the Museum’s Department of Education. The initiative took place from 2007 to 2014 and was generously funded by MetLife Foundation. During this time, …
Military Voices Initiative
Programs and Initiatives
From the website: The Military Voices Initiative provides a platform for veterans, service members, and military families to share their stories. In doing so we honor their voices, amplify their experiences, and let them know …
Member Directory – National Guild for Community Arts Education
Websites
This directory provides users the ability to search for Guild members and business affiliates.
Media Takes: On Aging
Reports | 2009
From the preface: It is ironic, then, that at the same time Americans are beginning to see an unfolding of the entire life cycle for a majority, we continue to have embedded in our culture …
Maybe Isolation, Not Loneliness, Shortens Life
via Shots: Health News from NPR | Audio and Podcasts | 2013
In this podcast, a team of researchers studied 6,500 men and women ages 52 and older from the U.K. All of them had answered a questionnaire back in 2004 or 2005 that assessed both their …
The Older Learner’s Journey to an Ageless Society: Lifelong Learning on the Brink of a Crisis
via Journal of Transformative Education | Research and Studies | 2005
From the abstract: Although educational programs for midlife and older learners may seem unrelated to social ideologies about aging, work, retirement, and the economy, nothing could be further from the truth. Following the older learner’s …