Everyday Arts in Later Life: Training for Program Providers (3-4 hours)
Discover the joy and benefits of creativity in later life at [INSERT LOCATION]!
On [INSERT DATE], the Everyday Arts in Later Life Workshop invites professionals who work with older audiences to explore how everyday arts practices like quilting, music making, gardening, cooking, and more can enrich elder well-being.
Led by folklorist and creative-aging researcher Jon Kay, the training highlights how these creative pursuits help older adults resist what experts call the “three plagues of aging”: isolation, boredom, and helplessness. Through stories, examples, and practical tips, Kay demonstrates how engaging in “everyday arts” can strengthen social bonds and bring a renewed sense of purpose and meaning in later life.
The program is presented jointly by Indiana Humanities and Indiana University’s Traditional Arts Indiana.
RSVP: [INSERT LINK]
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Everyday Arts in Later Life: Training for Program Providers (3-4 hours)
Everyday Arts in Later Life: Training for Program Providers (3-4 hours)
Discover the joy and benefits of creativity in later life at [INSERT LOCATION]! On [INSERT DATE], the Everyday Arts in Later Life Workshop invites professionals who work with older audiences to explore how everyday arts practices like quilting, music making, gardening, cooking, and more can enrich elder well-being. Led by folklorist and creative-aging researcher Jon Kay, the training highlights how these creative pursuits help older adults resist what experts call the “three plagues of aging”: isolation, boredom, and helplessness. Through stories, examples, and practical tips, Kay demonstrates how engaging in “everyday arts” can strengthen social bonds and bring a renewed sense of purpose and meaning in later life. The program is presented jointly by Indiana Humanities and Indiana University’s Traditional Arts Indiana. RSVP: [INSERT LINK]
http://socialpresskit.com/facebook/2138-54488