Resources
Aging, Complexities, Opportunities and Impacts on Society / 2015 Annual Meeting Conference Statement
The theme of this year’s annual meeting is Aging: Complexities, Opportunities, and Impacts on Society. The keynote address will be delivered by Laura Carstensen, Fairleigh S. Dickinson Jr. Professor in Public Policy and Professor of …
The Effect of A Community-Engaged Arts Program on Older Adults’ Well-Being
Abstract: “This mixed-methods study evaluated the effect of a community-engaged arts program on the physical, emotional, and social well-being of seniors. Weekly workshops were offered over a three-year period at community centers where artists worked …
Interventions to Reduce Ageism Against Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
From the abstract: “Research has found a strong link between ageism, in the form of negative stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination toward older people, and risks to their physical and mental health. Little is known, however, …
Creativity in Older Adults: A Plethora of Possibilities
Abstract: “Aging continues to be an important topic of study. For many older adults, the elder years can be a challenging, if not difficult, time. Creativity interventions have been shown to positively affect mental and …
A Review of Arts and Aging Research: Revealing an Elusive but Promising Direction for the Era of the Third Age
Abstract: “This article examines arts and aging research over a 40-year period in four highly visible gerontology journals. We examine the content, amount, and distribution of research between 1970 and 2009, identifying dominant themes and …
Use of Timeslips to Improve Communication in Persons With Moderate-Late Stage Dementia
Abstract: “There is currently a lack of published research on the effectiveness of a creative expression (CE) program known as TimeSlips (TS), which has the goal of improving quality of life and social connectedness for …
The Cultural Value of Older People’s Experiences of Theater-Making: A Review.
Abstract: “Although a number of existing reviews document the health and social benefits of arts participation by older people, there are none which focus specifically on theater and drama. This article presents the findings of …
Hot Streaks in Artistic, Cultural and Scientific Careers
From Nature: International Journal of Science: “Here, building on rich literature on the lifecycle of creativity, we collected large-scale career histories of individual artists, film directors and scientists, tracing the artworks, films and scientific publications …
Comparison of Well-Being of Older Adult Choir Singers and the General Population in Finland: A Case-Control Study
Abstract: “Previous research suggests that singing in a choir as an older adult is associated with better quality of life (QoL). However, the degree to which sociodemographic variables and level of engagement in hobbies contribute …