Why Creative Aging

Creative aging ignites joy, purpose, and connection through artistic expression.

It’s about embracing the potential for lifelong growth and creativity, while addressing challenges like loneliness and ageism through shared artistic experiences. We’ve assembled this collection of pages to help you learn more about creative aging and enable you to share evidence of it’s benefits with others.

What is Creative Aging?

It’s the practice of engaging in artistic and creative activities to enhance well-being, boost physical and cognitive abilities, and enrich our overall quality of life as we age. 

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The Case for Creative Aging

When we say creative aging improves our lives as we age, we have evidence to prove it.

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Healthy Aging

Creative aging is a powerful public health intervention, combating loneliness and boosting mental and physical health.

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Undoing Ageism

Ageism affects the way older adults are perceived and served. Creative aging shatters ageist stereotypes, celebrating lifelong growth and boundless creativity.

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