Positive Aging Movement Takes Off
From Francine Toder, Ph.D., writing for Huffington Post:
There's increasing recognition that art in its many forms (music, dance, theater, writing and visual arts) benefits seniors emotionally, cognitively and socially in ways that are beginning to show bottom line results. Only recently have research studies begun to validate that participation in the arts is really good for the aging body, psyche and brain and therefore a good investment. Aroha unveiled a brief documentary highlighting the shift toward appreciating the aging process and the enhanced wisdom characteristic of this life stage. Titled The Wall, this animated video blew me away with its upbeat, inspirational message. Watch this three-minute charmer here or here.