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Learning, Arts and the Brain: The Dana Consortium on Arts and Cognition

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Summary of a 3 year study by cognitive neurosurgeons from 7 universities throughout the US which focused on the connections between high cognitive levels and training in the arts. Separate monographs carried out by different teams of scientists explored how arts training in dance, musical skills, etc, influence cognition. Although the study was not specifically focused on older adults, the findings have implications for older adult teaching and learning in the arts.

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Aging & Longevity

Aging & Longevity > Health: Brain & Mental

Aging & Longevity > Health: Physical

Aging & Longevity > Health

Aging & Longevity > Positive Aging

Aging & Longevity > Social Interaction & Isolation

Aging & Longevity > Vitality & Wellness

Creative Aging

Creative Aging > Creative Aging Model

Creative Aging > Creative Expression

Creative Aging > Program Models

Creative Aging > Social Engagement

contributor

Michael Gazzaniga

related organization

Dana Foundation

resource type

Articles and Blog Posts

year

2008

Founded in 2008, Lifetime Arts is a nonprofit arts service organization that offers a positive, modern, artistic and social lens through which to serve, inspire and engage America’s growing population of older adults.

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