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Stimulating creativity in all elders: a continuum of interventions.

Michelle Sierpina1, Thomas R Cole

  • 1Sealy Center on Aging, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555-0460, USA. msierpina@aol.com

Care Management Journals : Journal of Case Management ; the Journal of Long Term Home Health Care
|September 10, 2005
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Creative programs offer elders new avenues for expression, improving health outcomes and quality of life. These interventions foster creativity and cognitive function in later life, even for those with dementia.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Creative Arts Therapies
  • Cognitive Health

Background:

  • Societal perceptions often overlook creativity in older adults.
  • There is a need for programs that foster creativity and expression in elders.
  • Existing care models may not fully support creative engagement for all seniors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To challenge the notion that creativity is limited in later life.
  • To introduce and describe a continuum of creative programs for elders.
  • To highlight the potential benefits of stimulating creativity in older adults.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of three distinct yet related creative programs: Life story writing and sharing groups, Visible Lives storyboards, and TimeSlips storytelling method.
  • Focus on core components: intentional listening, positive affirmation, and community sharing.

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  • Training for healthcare providers, community volunteers, and family members to facilitate these programs.

    • Main Results:

    • Programs provide new avenues for expression for elders in various settings (community, residential, day care, home care).
    • Participants demonstrate surprising new capabilities through creative engagement.
    • Evidence suggests creativity stimulation improves health outcomes for elders across all functioning levels.

    Conclusions:

    • Fostering creativity in elders can forestall dementia and improve quality of life for both elders and caregivers.
    • These programs demonstrate that growth and creative potential exist at every life stage, including for individuals with dementia.
    • Creative expression serves unmet personal and societal needs.