NEA Report Reveals Findings about the Arts and Health in Older Adults

An EngAGE musician shows his skills to the young.

The findings of this new report are at the core of what EngAGE does:

“Older adults who create art and attend arts events have better health outcomes than adults who do neither.”

Staying Engaged: Health Patterns of Older Americans Who Engage in the Arts presents the first detailed look at arts participation habits, attitudes toward the arts, and related health characteristics of adults aged 55 and older.

Learn more and get a link to the full report here.

 

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