This report documents Chicago Aging in Place Workshop which focused on connecting older adults to culture and the arts in Chicago and in other cities across America. Click here to download the report.
Chicago is a large cosmopolitan city that has found a number of ways to provide meaningful cultural and artistic opportunities to older adults. Thus, one of the purposes of this report is to inspire and guide other communities to do the same.
Key Findings:
- Research indicates that older adults who participate in arts and cultural activities report higher overall health
- Older adult service organizations can form creative partnerships with theaters and cultural organizations to expose older adults to the arts
- Art and drama therapy programs provide particular benefits to many older adults
- Arts and cultural organizations can partner with the business community to enhance their capacities and reach out to older adults