THE BENEFITS OF CREATIVE ARTS INTERVENTIONS FOR OLDER ADULTS: THE SOCIOCULTURAL MODEL AND THE DEMENTIA STUDIES MODEL
2024

Benefits of Creative Arts for Older Adults

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Author Information

Author(s): Adams-Price Carolyn

Primary Institution: Mississippi State University

Hypothesis

Creative interventions can benefit older adults with varying capabilities.

Conclusion

Creative activities can positively impact older adults, regardless of their cognitive abilities.

Supporting Evidence

  • Creative interventions have been increasingly employed for older adults over the past 25 years.
  • Programs cater to a wide range of ability levels, from highly functioning to those with severe cognitive deficits.
  • The paper discusses two models: the sociocultural model and the dementia studies model.

Takeaway

Doing creative things like painting or dancing can help older people feel better and enjoy life more.

Participant Demographics

Older adults with varying cognitive abilities.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.2237

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