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Prescribing the Arts for Older Adult Health
Articles and Blog Posts
From the Article: The World Health Organization recently reviewed evidence that engaging in arts promotes health and wellbeing across the lifespan. Their report found that “over 3000 studies identified a major role for the arts in the …
NJPAC to Launch New Initiative Using Arts for Wellness Thanks to $3 Million Donation From Horizon
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From the Article: John Schreiber has long said that NJPAC defines itself as more than just an anchor cultural institution in Newark. “That means we’re so much more than simply being a presenter of performances,” the CEO …
Unconventional Approach to Geriatric Complaints Appears to Decrease Emergency Visits and Symptoms
Articles and Blog Posts
From the Article: It’s no secret that older adults benefit from increased physical activity and social interaction, but such lifestyle choices have traditionally been the domain of patients and their families. A new clinical model …
Mass Cultural Council’s “CultureRx” Evaluation of a Social Prescription Pilot
Reports
From the Overview: Introduction: As the field of public health strives to address the impacts of social determinants of health, it has seen increasing interest in community-referral practices that expand health care beyond clinical spaces. However, …
The NHS Long Term Plan
Reports
From the Overview: In looking ahead to the Health Service’s 80th birthday, this NHS Long Term Plan takes all three of these realities as its starting point. So to succeed, we must keep all that’s …
Social Prescription Pilot Explores Positive Health Impacts of Cultural Experiences for People & Communities
Programs and Initiatives
From the Article: As part of the Agency’s CultureRx Initiative, in 2020 Mass Cultural Council worked with cultural organizations on a Social Prescription Pilot Program designed to positively affect the health and well-being of the people of Massachusetts …
From Training to Practice: Embedding Creative Aging in Our States (NASAA Panel)
Videos
From the YouTube Video Description: Every state’s plan for serving older adults through meaningful arts engagement will (and should) look different. Creative aging programs thrive when they are rooted in authentic collaboration and are responsive …
Sirkus Magenta: Aerial Arts for Eldery People
Videos
From the Sirkus Magenta Website: Sirkus Magenta is a nonprofit, nonreligious and nonpolitical social circus association based in Helsinki, Finland. We use circus as a tool to promote mental and physical well-being, social inclusion, equality …
Age-Friendly Standards: What Are They?
Reports
From the Report: Organisations that sign-up to the Age-Friendly Standards value all generations and want to provide a welcoming and positive experience for everyone, regardless of their age. Whilst many of the Age-Friendly Standards relate …
Study Unveils Benefits & Recommendations for Social Prescription
Reports
From the Website: Mass Cultural Council’s “CultureRx”: Evaluation of a Social Prescription Pilot is an exciting new report that explores intersections of arts, culture, and health. It provides an overall description of social prescribing, the …