Resources
The Creative Connections Project- Fully-Funded Arts Programs for Older Adults and Their Caregivers
Press Releases
Arts for the Aging is seeking long term care communities of older adults located in Montgomery County, Maryland to receive four therapeutic arts programs at no cost to selected communities. Montgomery County Department of Health …
NeverTechLate – Technological Literacy Course
Academic Courses
Programs for older adults that stand out – In collaboration with experts in Instructional Design and Technology Education, NeverTechLate has developed courses that introduce older adults to the world of technology. The courses teach safe web …
Encore Creativity for Older Adults
via Encore Creativity for Older Adults | Websites
Encore Creativity for Older Adults’ guiding mission is to create meaningful arts experiences supporting lifelong learning, wellness, and fun for all older adults. We envision a world where all older adults have a place in the arts. …
Creative Ageing – What Next?
Articles and Blog Posts
A short collection of essays from practitioners in creative ageing about what a future agenda for the movement might look like.
Beyond Older Age: Approaches to Understand the Diverse Lives of Older People
via The University of Manchester Library | Books and Chapters
‘Beyond Older Age: Approaches to Understand the Diverse Lives of Older People’ is a booklet for anyone wanting to engage older people in a more inclusive, creative, and participatory way. It aims to equip policy …
Centering Anti-Ableism in Creative Aging Programs
via GuildNotes | Articles and Blog Posts
Discussion of how creative aging programs in community arts education have the opportunity to work at the intersection of anti-ageism and anti-ableism.
Inclusive Arts Vermont Resources
via Inclusive Arts Vermont | Websites
Inclusive Arts Vermont have put together a comprehensive resource list on how best to engage people of all abilities in the arts, including a list of resources specifically for teaching artists.
What Do the 7 Principles of Universal Design Look Like in the Art Room?
via The Art of Education University | Articles and Blog Posts
Lindsey McGinnis shares how universal design principles support inclusion and accessibility in art programs. Much of this is applicable to creative aging programs so this can be a helpful resource for teaching artists.
New Initiative Catalyzes State-Level Partnerships to Advance Creative Aging in Western States
Press Releases
Cross-sector, state-level partnerships are key to sustaining and ensuring access to creative aging programming, especially for older adults in rural communities. Research shows that these arts education programs contribute significantly to healthy aging and increased …
Creative Aging: Why Arts Educators Need to Engage Older Learners Now
Articles and Blog Posts
This article was published on CourseStorm, a platform which provides accessible, online education registration and management support for organizations that offer classes and programs to the public — many of which focus on arts education. …