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Arts and heritage
Many older adults enjoy the creativity and connections offered through art and heritage programs and services – whether by visiting museums, attending concerts, or improving their own artistic skills. The benefits of engaging with arts and heritage, however, go beyond simple enjoyment, and can support the well-being of older adults. Find out more about the role that arts and heritage can play in supporting optimal aging through our resources below.
The sound of music: promoting the social well-being of older adults with dementia and their caregivers
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A “picture” of health: 3 art forms and their health benefits
Research “paints” a picture of how the creative arts may be used to improve the health of specific populations. -
Social isolation and loneliness among immigrant and refugee seniors
Immigrant and refugee seniors are at greater risk of suffering from social isolation and loneliness than their Canadian born peers because they face unique challenges: linguistic differences, cultural barriers, racism and discrimination, limited social networks, and obstacles to social participation. Learn more about how support the social engagement of immigrant and refugee seniors. -
Joy, an emotion that transcends the age barrier
Joy among older adults has received little attention in the scientific literature, even though it is highlighted as being important to older adults themselves in terms of health and well-being. -
My memories, my digital heritage
Many seniors suffer from physical or mental health problems such as depression, anxiety or loneliness. Aging can also be accompanied by a decrease in autonomy and a sense of loss of identity. Does the ability to tell one's story in a digital format improve the well-being of older adults? -
Public art and its impact on our lives
Public art leaves few people completely indifferent. It can move, amuse, make people think, confuse, cringe, and sometimes even shock. But what does research tell us about the effects of public art on cities, places and people's lives? -
The contribution of indigenous elders: An example of intergenerational solidarity
The holistic approach of Indigenous cultures carries meaning and hope: through its contribution to intergenerational solidarity, the social engagement of Indigenous elders can help meet health and wellness needs. -
Let’s get visual! The “art” of improving cognitive ability and mental wellbeing
Can leaning into your “artsy” side enhance your cognitive health? See what the evidence has to say about the use of visual art therapy for people with different levels of cognitive health. -
The untold story inside you
Do you suffer from depression, social isolation or chronic conditions? Wondering how to get through the winter, confined in your home because of COVID-19? Could writing help you get out of the winter gloom, or even improve your physical and mental health? -
Reading to escape isolation
In this troubled time when we are isolated, but also bombarded with stressful information, we must find solutions to entertain ourselves and escape (if only for a moment) from this reality. Could reading be part of the solution? -
Arts as a driver of change
Research evidence have demonstrated the positive effects of arts on older adults’ quality of life. Could the arts help to share information and knowledge related to aging? -
Get back to your artistic passions to boost your health and well-being
Arts have beneficial effects on patients, but also on community-dwelling older adults. It may be time to wake the artist inside you. -
Public libraries: Community hubs responding to the needs of older adults
Public libraries play a significant role in meeting the educational, informational, cultural, recreational, health and social-care needs of older adults. -
Gentrification: When neighbourhoods change, lives change
Sometimes central and disadvantaged neighbourhoods experience major changes, referred to as gentrification. Neighbourhood gentrification can have a significant impact on older adults who often have low and fixed incomes. -
The sound of music: promoting the social well-being of older adults with dementia and their caregivers
Music can promote the social well-being of older adults with dementia and their caregivers. Let the sound of music brighten up our homes and communities for the well-being of older adults and their caregivers.
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