Resources – The Creative Aging Resource

Positive Aging Movement Takes Off

via Huffington Post | Articles and Blog Posts | 2017

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 …

Lifetime Arts: Delivering Arts Education Programs for Today’s Older Adults

via Public Libraries | Articles and Blog Posts | 2013

Now in its fifth year, the Creative Aging Public Libraries Project is a demonstration and capacity-building program that supports collaborations between professional teaching artists and public libraries resulting in free instructional arts programs for older …

Can Older Adults Complement A Near-Peer Model? A National Nonprofit Says Yes

via Gen2Gen | Articles and Blog Posts | 2019

This article focuses on the success of an intergenerational education pilot, implemented by AVID, a nonprofit organization, who partnered with Encore’s Gen2Gen initiative to learn more about the potential for engaging older adults as AVID …

Why David Goodall, 104, Renowned Australian Scientist, Wants to Die

via The New York Times | Articles and Blog Posts | 2018

At 94, Mike Nussbaum Is the Oldest Working Stage Actor in Show Biz

via Weekend Edition Saturday | Articles and Blog Posts | 2018

This report features guest, Mike Nussbaum, 94, who talks about his role in the play, “Curvature Departure,” and shares his views on aging in show business.

You Become Better With Age

via Art News | Articles and Blog Posts | 2013

Artists who are going strong at 80 and up find that old age offers freedom, self-assurance, and room to explore.

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

Articles and Blog Posts | 2017

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. …

Whom Do Arts Benefit Most? Older Adults

via Next Avenue | Articles and Blog Posts | 2016

Engaging in creative activities can be powerful medicine for aging challenges

The Effects of Choral Singing on Older Adults

via Art Works Blog | Articles and Blog Posts | 2013

The number of older adults is rapidly increasing throughout the world. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that the number of adults over age 65 in the U.S. will almost double by 2030. There is a …