Debunking the Myths: Creativity, Health, and Positive Changes of Aging

Date:	2/3/2010
Time:	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:	Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation 1250 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 800
Registration:	Register for this event

* Weather update: This event will take place as scheduled. We'll see you there!

Recent studies on aging by the late Dr. Gene Cohen - chief of George Washington University's Center on Aging, Health, and Humanities - have confirmed that older adults who participate in arts and creative activities have fewer illnesses and injuries, as well as more independence. As a result of this landmark research, focus is shifting from viewing older adults as burdens to stressing their strengths and potential. However, a critical gap exists between arts provision and aging services.

Join us for a boundary-crossing discussion about Dr. Cohen’s groundbreaking work, featuring:

• Dr. Lauren LeRoy (moderator)
  President and CEO, Grantmakers In Health
  
• Dr. Gay Hanna
  Executive Director, National Center for Creative Aging
  
• Susan Perlstein
  Artist/Founder, Elders Share the Arts

This meeting is co-sponsored by WG's Working Group on Aging, Arts and Humanities Working Group, and Health Working Group.