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A Guide to Mapping and Mobilizing the Associations in Local Neighborhoods
via A Community Building Workbook | Reports
From the introduction: This is a guide to mapping and mobilizing the capacities of associations functioning in your community.
Aboriginal community-controlled art centres: Keeping Elders strong and connected. Articulating an ontologically situated, intergenerational model of care
Research and Studies
Abstract From Article: Objective: To articulate how Aboriginal community-controlled art centres support the role of Elders and older people within an ontologically situated, intergenerational model of care. Methods: In this paper, we draw on stories …
Age-Friendly Standards
Websites
From the Fantastic for Families website: Organizations that sign-up to the Age-Friendly Standards value all generations and want to provide a welcoming and positive experience for everyone, regardless of their age. Whilst many of the …
Age-Friendly Standards: What Are They?
Reports
From the Report: Organisations that sign-up to the Age-Friendly Standards value all generations and want to provide a welcoming and positive experience for everyone, regardless of their age. Whilst many of the Age-Friendly Standards relate …
ALA Public Programs Office (PPO)
Websites
From the website: The American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office empowers libraries to create vibrant hubs of learning, conversation and connection in communities of all types.
Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas
Websites
From the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas site: The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas is a non-profit organization that has been serving seniors and individuals with disabilities in our community since 1974. We …
Art for Life’s Sake: The Case for Arts Education
via American Academy of Arts & Sciences | Articles and Blog Posts
This report highlights the importance of arts education for personal and societal development, while addressing disparities in access, particularly in underserved communities.
Arts Council England: Social Prescribing
Websites
From the Website: Social prescribing can connect people to a range of activities that are typically provided by voluntary and community sector organisations such as volunteering, arts activities, group learning, gardening, befriending, cookery, healthy eating …
Arts engagement trends in the United Kingdom and their mental and social wellbeing implications: HEartS Survey
Research and Studies
Over the past two decades evidence about the role of the arts in promoting health and wellbeing has grown substantially, including studies reporting the impacts of arts engagement for older adults. However, much evidence is …
Arts for Brain Health Final Video
Videos
From the YouTube Video Description: This project aims to utilize artistic creativity to improve social engagement opportunities for people living with dementia, ultimately transforming the healthcare experiences of patients, professional caregivers, and family members, with …