With more free time, many older adults see retirement as an opportunity to finally get back to their artistic passions which may include activities such as singing, music, crafts, painting, drawing, dance, theatre, creative writing, photography and more. Doing these activities can help to improve social engagement and well-being among older adults, and can reduce certain health problems such as hypertension, anxiety and depressive symptoms. Whatever your artistic passion may be, awake the inner artist inside of you and reap the many benefits!
How your artistic passions can boost your health and well-being
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- Blog Post: Art as a driver of change
- Blog Post: Get back to your artistic passions to boost your health and well-being
- Blog Post: Day centers: Safe and stimulating environments for older adults in loss of autonomy
- Blog post: The sound of music: promoting the social well-being of older adults with dementia and their caregivers
- Evidence Summary: Arts can improve the quality of life of older adults
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