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Staying Engaged: Health Patterns of Older Americans Who Participate in the Arts

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Based on national Health and Retirement Study (HRS) of older adults 55+ who are tracked longitudinally and a survey supplement, “Culture and Arts”, documenting self-reported health outcomes of older adults who regularly participated in one or more acts activities. Lays the groundwork for future longitudinal studies.

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subject terms

Aging & Longevity

Aging & Longevity > Health: Brain & Mental

Aging & Longevity > Health: Physical

Aging & Longevity > Health

Aging & Longevity > Retirement

Aging & Longevity > Social Interaction & Isolation

Aging & Longevity > Vitality & Wellness

Creative Aging

Creative Aging > Creative Aging Model

Creative Aging > Creative Expression

Creative Aging > Social Engagement

contributors

Kumar Rajan

Rekha Rajan

related organizations

Art Works

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

NEA Office of Research

resource type

Articles and Blog Posts

year

2017

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