Resources

Social Prescribing for the Arts: A Promising Framework for Arts & Health Collaboration in the U.S. & Beyond

Creative Aging Resource Journals

In this issue, we explore the emerging research and practices of social prescribing for the arts (SPA) and discuss the future of SPA efforts as a vital component of arts and health services in the …

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The Benefits of Creative Aging Programming in the Theatre Arts

Audio and Podcasts

In this roundtable discussion, Lifetime Arts invited Diantha Dow Schull, Julie Kline, Education Designer and Trainer and theatre teaching artist, and Ed Friedman, Lifetime Arts’ former Co-Founder/Executive Director, to discuss the benefits of creative aging …

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Steven Johnson: Why We’re Living Longer

via NPR.org, TED Talks   |   Audio and Podcasts

From the TED Radio Hour on NPR.org: In the last century, human life expectancy has doubled. This hour, we talk with writer Steven Johnson on the many breakthroughs that made this possible — and where …

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SilverKite Tales: Inspiring Stories About the Arts and Connection

Audio and Podcasts

Silver Kite Community Arts has developed a monthly podcast, Kite Tales, that features personal stories about how the arts can play a role in fostering cross-generational connections. Each episode includes a SilverKite teaching artist who …

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You’re Overlooking a Source of Diversity: Age

Audio and Podcasts

From HBR.org: “A conversation with Miami University professor Megan Gerhardt on benefiting from generational differences. Megan Gerhardt, management professor at Miami University, studies the impact of generational conflict on organizations. She says too many leaders …

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Feeling Artsy? Here’s How Making Art Helps Your Brain

via NPR, National Public Radio   |   Audio and Podcasts

From the NPR site: “I do these things partly because it’s fun and entertaining. But I suspect there’s something deeper going on. Because when I create, I feel like it clears my head. It helps …

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Dr. Vivek Murthy and Brené Brown on Loneliness and Connection

via Unlocking Us with Brené Brown   |   Audio and Podcasts

“Have you ever struggled with feeling lonely – even when you’re surrounded by people you love? I have. It’s painful and confusing. In this episode, I talk to Dr. Vivek Murthy, a physician and the …

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A Clearer Map for Aging: ‘Elderhood’ Shows How Geriatricians Help Seniors Thrive

via National Public Radio   |   Audio and Podcasts

In this podcast, geriatrician, Dr. Louise Aronson, shares her thoughts on the health and care of older people in the U.S., narrowing in on topics like how the immune system changes with age, the importance …

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How Art Changes Us

via National Public Radio   |   Audio and Podcasts

From NPR: “Art can evoke powerful feelings. But can it do more? This hour, TED speakers share ideas on the transformative nature of art and its ability to shape the way we see ourselves and …

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