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Opportunities of Creative Aging Programs: Can Creative Arts Programs Be Cost-Effective Ways to Improve the Health and Wellbeing of Older Adults in America?

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This article explores the connection between older adults‰ŰŞ involvement in arts programs and wellbeing in later life. Through participation in creative arts programs, older adults can be supported to live well longer by improving self-esteem and motivation, and reducing isolation that leads to depression and further health risks. This article considers a rationale for the implementation of creative arts therapy programs as a standard model to help promote health, wellbeing, and independent living, delaying significant contact with healthcare providers by identifying the connections between participation in a creative arts program and engagement, decrease of social isolation, and improvement of health and wellbeing.

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Aging & Longevity

Aging & Longevity > Health: Brain & Mental

Aging & Longevity > Health

Aging & Longevity > Purpose

Aging & Longevity > Social Interaction & Isolation

Creative Aging

Creative Aging > Arts Education

Creative Aging > Creative Aging Model

Creative Aging > Social Engagement

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Raquel Stephenson

related organization

Lesley University

resource type

Reports

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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