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Research
Everyday Creativity in Later Life: Art, Technology and Community
Dr Jonathan Gross, 64 million Artists (The Baring Foundation)
Report summarising the activity and findings of the Do, Think, Share action research project run by 64 Million Artists in collaboration with Leicester Ageing Together (LAT). The overarching aim of this report is to examine the implications of that project for understanding the roles of creativity and digital technology in later life.
An Evidence Review of the Impact of Participatory Arts on Older People
Mental Health Foundation, The Baring Foundation
Report (2011) evaluating the impact of participatory arts on older people. Outlines benefits for physical and mental wellbeing.
Love Later Life
Age UK
Creative & Cultural Activities and Wellbeing in Later Life – findings around creative and cultural participation – what it is, who does what, and how it differs depending on people’s overall level of wellbeing.
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The Culture, Health and Wellbeing Alliance
Age UK
The Culture, Health and Wellbeing Alliance is a national organisation representing everyone who believes that cultural engagement can transform our health and wellbeing.
Their website has a section containing toolkits and factsheets on evaluation, commissioning, social prescribing, and guides to developing arts and culture projects.