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| CREATIVITY MATTERS Blog/Column 2010 National Mature Media Award Winner |
and especially as we age. This column provides information and inspiration to everyone interested in maximizing creativity and learning about the people who are making it happen every day. Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing print rights or leasing the blog/column on your site. |
for adults with fine motor skill difficulties and/or cognitive problems. By avoiding tiny parts and focusing on simple but elegant projects that inspire creativity but not precision, these kits are unique in the marketplace. JUDITH ZAUSNER demonstrates her unique craft kits on Seeking Solutions with Suzanne. WATCH NOW! |
| GREAT PHOTOS OF OLDER WOMEN FROM AROUND THE WORLD *************** N.E.W.S.M.A.K.E.R.S. Creating A New Old May 8-10, 2012 Dublin, Ireland THE TAO OF AGING: Becoming Whole in Life’s Second Half May 12, 2012 Boulder, CO Second Annual Bloomington Creative Aging Festival May 16, 2012 Bloomington, Indiana 2012 Legacy Film Festival on Aging May 19-20 San Francisco, CA Aging With Intention and Passion May 26-28 Petaluma, CA Atlantic Health Healing Arts "Cabaret" May 30, 2012 Morristown, NJ Senior Theatre USA 2012 Festival & Conference June 3-7, 2012 New Orleans, LA ****************** HAPPINESS, CREATIVITY AND THE OLDER ADULT An article by Judith Zausner ****************** NEW BOOK Positively Ninety Connie Springer devoted two years to interviewing and photographing 28 individuals in their 90s. Now her work is available in a book with 10% of the proceeds benefiting the National Center for Creative Aging. ****************** WATCH NOW An amazing story about Alice: 106 year old pianist ********************* READ ABOUT How SARP in Canada is assisting senior artists |
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New book on navigating midlife by the CEO and Founder of Civic Ventures.
Culture:by Dr. James Aw who says "Get in touch with your inner artistic side!" tThe Creativity and Aging Study by the late Dr. Gene Cohen is one many studies by this leading researcher and proponent of the valuable benefits of creativity for older adults. Creative Forces in Later Life: Pamela Braverman Schmidt outlines the profile of the exceptionally creative and four well known 20th century artists who exemplify positive aging, creativity and innovation. Think and be Heard: Creativity, Aging and Community Engagement written by Steven T. Dahlberg who says "Arts and aging is neither just about arts, nor just about aging. Rather, it is about creativity and positive engagement— that is, creativity as both a goal and a process for shaping the self and society." Creativity and Aging: Best Practices Compiled and Edited by Jessica E. Thomas and Katie Lyles outlines 15 unique programs that bring awareness and build progress in this burgeoning field. When Walls Become Doorways: Creativity and the Transforming Illness is an important book written by Tobi Zausner, PhD. She provides valuable insights and information on both known and unknown artists who have met physical and/or mental barriers in their lives and found a creative rebirth. Gaea Yudron writes a lovely blog, Sage's Play She explores the landscape of creative aging, wellness and spirit. It is a terrific read and captures both newsworthy profiles and personal reflections. |
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organization or individual that you would like to see featured here? Please contact me by email or call 1-888-246-1104 for questions and/or suggestions. engagement is not a process that should end when we finish “education – it is a life-long Research shows creative people of pursuit for all ages,”- Nora Dowd Eisenhower, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging |
- "Creativity requires the
courage to let go of
certainties."
Erich Fromm, Psychologist
News: US News video clip addresses the benefits of creativity and aging. Also view a pictorial gallery of famous people who achieved great success in their later years. |
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| Thanks to Rick Moody at AARP for providing this quote in his Human Values in Aging Newsletter DON'T BE JUST A VISITOR TO THIS WORLD When it's over, I want to say: all my life I was a bride married to amazement. I was the bridegroom, taking the world into my arms. When it's over, I don't want to wonder If I have made of my life something particular, and real I don't want to find myself sighing and frightened, or full of argument. I don't want to end up simply having visited this world. -Mary Oliver, "When Death Comes"t |
Presentations on Creativity by
Judith Zausner: Excerpts:
When Creative Success Happens
Late in Life
The Power of Creativity in a Health
Crisis
Judith Zausner: Excerpts:
When Creative Success Happens
Late in Life
The Power of Creativity in a Health
Crisis