How is Finland approaching the creative and cultural rights of and provision for older people? A series of case studies and reflections aimed at practitioners, policy makers and funders anywhere in the world with an interest in creative ageing.
A second edition of a treasury of arts activities for older people. 52 activities, accessible and creative, for use with older people in any setting. Published by The Baring Foundation. Written by Liz Postlethwaite.
This research, by Arti Prashar and Elizabeth Lynch, looks across England to explore the experience of older artists, and offers insight into work led by South Asian artists and practitioners with their communities. Read this report if you want to know more about older South Asian artists who are working in England or better understand … Read more
In recent years, there has been growing interest in the role that culture can play in promoting physical health outcomes for older people with many programmes focussing on on physical activity as a way to promote active ageing and support older people to live more independently. We are all growing older and so it is … Read more
In recent years there has been growing interest in the role that cultural participation can play in older people’s wellbeing and sense of connection to other people. We are all growing older, and so it is important to consider what the cultural landscape looks like for older people and how it can support people to … Read more
This checklist by Time to Shine, Leeds helps organisations become more age and dementia friendly by removing barriers and making your service more accessible for all older people.
In the second episode of Reflecting Value we focus on the specific role of culture in addressing health and wellbeing needs.
This short report summarises the findings of an evaluation of the Digital Arts and Creative Ageing (DACA) Programme, funded by the Baring Foundation and the Nominet Trust (now ‘Social Tech Trust’). The evaluation was carried out by Imogen Blood, Lorna Easterbrook, and Mark Robinson, of Imogen Blood & Associates and focused on how the use … Read more
A treasury of arts activities for older people. 50 activities, long and short for use with older people in any setting. Published by The Baring Foundation. Written by Liz Postlethwaite
The first in a series of snapshots by The Audience Agency focused on engaging audiences with specific profiles and needs