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      The Expressive Lives of Elders: Folklore, Art, and Aging

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      Can traditional arts improve an older adult's quality of life? Are arts interventions more effective when they align with an elder's cultural identity? In The Expressive Lives of Elders, Jon Kay and contributors from a diverse range of public institutions argue that such mediations work best when th...

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      Product ID:9780253037084
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:US
      Series:Material Vernaculars
      Title:The Expressive Lives of Elders
      Subtitle:Folklore, Art, and Aging
      Authors:Author: Jon Kay
      Page Count:222
      Subjects:Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology), Folklore, myths & legends, Age groups: the elderly, Care of the elderly, Age groups: the elderly, Care of the elderly
      Description:Can traditional arts improve an older adult's quality of life? Are arts interventions more effective when they align with an elder's cultural identity? In The Expressive Lives of Elders, Jon Kay and contributors from a diverse range of public institutions argue that such mediations work best when they are culturally, socially, and personally relevant to the participants. From quilting and canning to weaving and woodworking, this book explores the role of traditional arts and folklore in the lives of older adults in the United States, highlighting the critical importance of ethnographic studies of creative aging for both understanding the expressive lives of elders and for designing effective arts therapies and programs. Each case study in this volume demonstrates how folklore and traditional practices help elders maintain their health and wellness, providing a road map for initiatives to improve the lives and well-being of America's aging population.
      Imprint Name:Indiana University Press
      Publisher Name:Indiana University Press
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2018-09-20

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      Weight436 g
      Dimensions153 × 228 × 21 mm