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Culture on Prescription

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Culture on Prescription is an Erasmus+ project that aims to prevent and combat social isolation and loneliness through art and culture. Cultural prescribing is the referral of a healthcare professional of lonely and isolated (older) people to locally available art and cultural offerings. It is a social intervention based on “social prescribing” practices, already implemented in the United Kingdom and Ireland with very positive results, and which aims to “prescribe” to participants experiences related to art, culture and social activities as a way to reduce social isolation and loneliness.

Within the project, participants will learn more about culture and engage in a cultural activity themselves, while improving social skills and the feeling of belonging and trust, while also increasing their network of contacts and friends.

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Aging & Longevity

Aging & Longevity > Health: Brain & Mental

Aging & Longevity > Health: Physical

Aging & Longevity > Health

Aging & Longevity > Positive Aging

Aging & Longevity > Vitality & Wellness

Community Engagement

Community Engagement > Community Based Learning

Community Engagement > Partnerships

Community Engagement > Private Sector

Community Engagement > Public Sector

Creative Aging

Creative Aging > Arts Education

Creative Aging > Creative Expression

Creative Aging > Skills Mastery

Creative Aging > Social Engagement

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Culture on Prescription

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Programs and Initiatives

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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