Creative aging is “the practice of engaging older adults (55+) in participatory, professionally run arts programs with a focus on social engagement and skills mastery,” according to the non-profit organization Lifetime Arts, making it clear “it is not about making macaroni necklaces.” With millions of baby boomers …
In this manner, who developed a concept of creative aging?
Some of the well-known creative aging programs started in the 1970s in the United States (USA) with combining art and activities for older adults. These programs were led by professional artists, such as Susan Perlstein (the founder of Elders Share the Arts) and Liz Lerman (the founder of the Dance Exchange).
Additionally, does intelligence and creativity decline with age?
While many cognitive abilities decline as we age, knowledge and expertise increase, and these factors play a major, necessary role in creativity. Increased knowledge may help compensate for decreased mental speed, decreased short- term memory, poorer fluid reasoning, and less originality as we age.