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Expanding Boundaries: Creative Aging in the Western States

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In this issue of The Creative Aging Resource Journal, you’ll find stories from across the West, each one offering a unique perspective on creative aging. We begin with an interview with Emily Christensen, a creative aging coordinator and music therapist in Utah. Emily shares her journey into creative aging and how her music therapy background informs her approach. She discusses the distinctions between creative aging and art therapy and offers insights from her work with individuals experiencing dementia.

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subject terms

Aging & Longevity > Adult Education

Community Engagement

Community Engagement > Community Based Learning

Community Engagement > Community Engagement

Community Engagement > Diversity and Inclusion

Community Engagement > Diversity & Inclusion

Community Engagement > Partnerships

Creative Aging

Creative Aging > Arts Education

Creative Aging > Creative Aging Model

Creative Aging > Creative Expression

Creative Aging > Program Models

Creative Aging > Skills Mastery

Creative Aging > Social Engagement

Creative Aging > Teaching Artistry

states

ID, MT, NV, UT, WY

resource type

Creative Aging Resource Journals

year

2024

keywords

Dementia, music therapy, partnerships, rural communities, western states

art forms

Glass, Literary Arts, Music (Vocal), Performing Arts, Poetry, Visual Arts, Woodworking

program site type

Senior Centers

creative aging initiative

Advancing Creative Aging in Westerns States

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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