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Aging Artists on the Creativity of Their Old Age
via Creativity Research Journal | Articles and Blog Posts
Drawing on information collected from 88 graphic artists in their 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s, the investigators sought to learn about aging and its effect on their work. They concluded: “The perceived handicaps of aging largely …
The Emergence of the Creative Ager
via Journal of Aging Studies | Articles and Blog Posts
Drawing on data from interviews with older adults regularly involved in creative pratices in their daily lives, Gallistl explores the meanings they attach to growing older within these practices.
A Scoping Review of Research on the Arts, Aging, and the Quality of Life
via Gerontologist | Articles and Blog Posts
Artistic engagement has been identified as a promising way to improve older adults’ quality of life (QoL) and health. This has resulted in a growing, yet diverse, knowledge base. The purpose of this scoping review …
Don’t Lose Your Brain at Work-The Role of Recurrent Novelty at Work in Cognitive and Brain Aging
via Frontiers in Psychology | Articles and Blog Posts
Discusses relatively little known aspect of work: novelty and complexity in relation to cognitive and brain aging.
Showcasing the Role Art Plays in the Lives of Older Adults
Articles and Blog Posts
Describes research being carried out by Dr. Kate Dupuis, the Schlegel Innovation Leader in Arts & Aging with Sheridan College’s Center for Elder Research (Ontario), which is focused on the impact artistic experiences in its …
Staying Engaged: Health Patterns of Older Americans Who Participate in the Arts
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Based on national Health and Retirement Study (HRS) of older adults 55+ who are tracked longitudinally and a survey supplement, “Culture and Arts”, documenting self-reported health outcomes of older adults who regularly participated in one …
The Production and Dissemination of Knowledge: A Scoping Review of Arts-Based Health Research
via Forum: Qualitative Social Research (FQS) | Articles and Blog Posts
Based on 71 studies analyzed, the authors conclude: “We suggest that the broadening of qualitative methodologies to include arts-based approaches offers more than simply adjuncts to typical data collection and dissemination approaches, and instead, presents …
Research Suggests A Positive Correlation Between Social Interaction and Health
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An overview of research substantiating the connections between a person’s social networks and relationships and his/her physical and mental health.
Individualized Piano Instruction Enhances Executive Functioning and Working Memory in Older Adults.
via Aging and Mental Health | Articles and Blog Posts
This study evaluates transfer from domain-specific, sensorimotor training to cognitive abilities associated with executive function. We examined Individualized Piano Instruction (IPI) as a potential cognitive intervention to mitigate normal age-related cognitive decline in older adults.
Participating in the Arts Creates Paths to Healthy Aging
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We all know to eat right, exercise, and get a good night‰ŰŞs sleep to stay healthy. But can flexing our creative muscles help us thrive as we age? Ongoing research looking at singing group programs, …