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Now in its third decade, Arts for the Aging is a pioneering organization that provides outreach programs specially designed to engage older adults in health improvement and life enhancement through the arts. Research shows that regular participation in programs like AFTA’s helps to minimize age-related physical and cognitive impairments, and contributes to better physical, intellectual and emotional health.
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How to Implement High Impact Community-Based Arts Programs for Seniors
Creativity Matters: The Arts and Aging Toolkit
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RECENT COVERAGE
Bethesda Magazine - January 2010: With a little help from their FRIENDS
Bethesda Magazine - January 2010: The Man who would defeat Alzheimer's
D.C.'s first Semi-Annual Tweed Ride
National PBS documentary film
featuring AFTA -
www.donotgogently.com
for more information including broadcast times.
The Washington Post -
March 11, 2008: An Art to Getting Older
The Washington Times - June 2, 2007: Artful, Positive Aging
Channel 9 News Segment on April 30, 2007
The Gazette - March 21, 2007: Art at Any Age
The Georgetowner - March, 2007: Arts for the Aging Rejuvenates