Senior centers

Overview "This thesis project examines creating community among elderly residents in Long-Term Care Facilities (LTC) through the use of music interventions. Due to declining physical and mental capacities, residents in LTC experience a physical and mental decline due in part to social isolation and decreased autonomy. Using design thinking, this project aims to improve residents' experiences in LTC by creating community and increasing social connection using a flexible music curriculum. Initial...

Overview "As the United States population undergoes an unprecedented aging process, the field of creative aging serves as a powerful intervention to combat ageism while providing older adults with meaningful opportunities for personal growth and social connection. This paper delves into the successes and challenges of piloting a Reminiscence Performance project at a senior center. The primary objective was to underscore the generative potential and celebrate the lives of older adults within the...