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Creative Aging Has Become A Force to Be Reckoned With

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For a few decades now, the concept of creative aging has been on the same upward trajectory as the graying of America. Creative aging is the practice of engaging older adults (55+) in participatory, professionally run arts programs with a focus on social engagement and skills mastery, according to the non-profit organization Lifetime Arts, making it clear it is not about making macaroni necklaces. With millions of baby boomers entering their third act of life, creative aging has grown into a full-scale movement designed to provide opportunities for meaningful creative expression through visual, literary, and performing arts workshops. On a grander level, creative aging is about possibilities, adds Pat Spadafora of the Sheridan Centre for Elder Research, and freeing ourselves of limiting beliefs about aging and embracing the reality that individuals continue to grow, learn, and contribute to their communities throughout the life journey.

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subject terms

Aging & Longevity

Aging & Longevity > Health: Brain & Mental

Aging & Longevity > Health: Physical

Aging & Longevity > Positive Aging

Aging & Longevity > Purpose

Community Engagement

Community Engagement > Community Based Learning

Community Engagement > Partnerships

Creative Aging

Creative Aging > Arts Education

Creative Aging > Creative Aging Model

Creative Aging > Creative Expression

Creative Aging > Skills Mastery

Creative Aging > Social Engagement

contributor

Samuel Lawrence

related organizations

MetLife Foundation

National Center for Creative Aging (NCCA)

resource type

Articles and Blog Posts

year

2017

Founded in 2008, Lifetime Arts catalyzes and connects the people, funding, practical strategies, and bold ideas necessary to embrace all older adults as creative and social learners.

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