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Resource: The arts, health and seniors project: A Three Year Exploration of the Relationship between Arts and Health

The arts, health and seniors project: A Three Year Exploration of the Relationship between Arts and Health

Authors: Alison Phinney, PhD; Mark Pickersgill, MA; Margaret Naylor, MFA; Elaine Moody, MSN; Juan Gabriel Solorzano MSc.; jil p. weaving, MA

Link: https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/arts-health-seniors-project-full-report.pdf

Description:

From 2006-2009, an initiative was developed in Vancouver and North Vancouver to provide vulnerable and marginalized seniors with community-engaged arts programming and to demonstrate the role that professionally led arts programs can play in the health and well-being of seniors. 

Publication Date: 2012

Country: Canada

Language: English

Type: Programs/Projects