Resources
When the Prescription Is for a Dance Class, Not a Pill
via The New York Times | Articles and Blog Posts | 2024
Prescriptions for social activities, exercise and the arts — first popularized in Britain — are coming to America. But some experts say the U.S. health care system may get in the way.
Kean University Orchestra: Free For the Community
Websites | 2024
The Kean University Orchestra offers a unique and inclusive opportunity for community members to make music together. Our musicians range in age from high school students to individuals in their 80s, creating a rich and …
The Ways Our Bodies Age
Articles and Blog Posts | 2024
Knowledge of normal aging written in easy to understand, non-medical language is difficult for the average person to obtain. This book is written for non-medical folks, with interesting stories (HIPPA compliant) about expected bodily changes …
Standish Village Resident Rekindles Love of Performing
Articles and Blog Posts
This article is a feature on Nancy Doran, a resident at Standish Village who tends to self-isolate. Nancy is a lifelong pianist and loves performing, and soon brought the idea to perform in front of …
Reflections Program at Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
Videos | 2015
For individuals living with Alzheimer’s and their care partners, it can be challenging to find inclusive, understanding environments that support joy, connection, and learning. This video highlights Reflections, a program offered through a partnership between …
The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging
via Simon & Schuster | Books and Chapters | 2024
Julia Hotz explores social prescribing — a health care approach that connects people to community activities like art, gardening, and volunteering to improve well-being. Through science and personal stories collected through hands-on research, Hotz shows …
From Loneliness to Social Connection: Charting a Path to Healthier Societies
Reports | 2025
This World Health Organization report illuminates the widespread yet overlooked impacts of social isolation and loneliness on individual health and society as a whole. Based on current evidence, it emphasizes the need for immediate, coordinated …
The POMtastics
Videos | 2025
The POMtastics is a documentary that follows Joie Edson and her vibrant pom-dance team made up of older adults across various Massachusetts communities. Blending high-energy movement with deep community connection, the film celebrates how dance …
Wisconsin Memory Café Programs: A Best Practice Guide
Toolkits | 2017
This concise comprehensive guide offers a detailed framework for creating and operating Memory Cafés — welcoming social spaces designed to support individuals living with memory loss and their caregivers. Covering everything from foundational vision and …
Group Arts Interventions for Depression and Anxiety Among Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
via Nature Mental Health | Research and Studies | 2025
In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we assessed the efficacy of group arts interventions, where individuals engage together in a shared artistic experience (for example, dance or painting), for reducing depression and anxiety among older …