Creativity plays a vital role in healthy aging, supporting emotional well-being, cognitive resilience, and social connection across the lifespan- including for those living with dementia-related conditions. This webinar explores how ARTZ Philadelphia’s community-based, art-engagement programs help people tap into their innate creativity to spark communication, expression, and meaningful relationships.
Drawing on over a decade of ARTZ Philadelphia’s innovative and inclusive arts experiences, we will highlight how creative engagement - whether in museums, community spaces or at home - cultivates moments of joy, dignity and shared humanity. Through real stories, evidence-informed insights, and practical examples, you will discover how creativity supports identity, reduces isolation, and strengthens personhood, benefiting not only people with dementia but all older adults on their journey of aging well.
At the end of the webinar, you will be able to:
- Understand how creativity and art-based engagement support communication, emotional expression and connection for people living with Lewy body dementia.
- Learn how simple, accessible creative practices can be integrated into daily life to spark joy, reduce isolation and strengthen identity.
- Discover how community-driven arts programs foster dignity, belonging and shared humanity for individuals with dementia and their care partners.
About Susan Shiffrin, PhD
For questions or more information, please contact Rachel T. Rose, Education Manager at [email protected]
