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Sponsored by the National Interfaith Coalition on Aging (NICA) And the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) interest groups of the National Council on Aging.
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Sponsored by the National Interfaith Coalition on Aging (NICA) And the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) interest groups of the National Council on Aging Today’s WebinarHonoring the Sacredness of Aging through Artwith Dr. Alicia Fahr, owner and director of the Living with Dignity Center WELCOME This session will begin at 1:30pm ESTIn addition to logging onto the web site, please make sure you also call in to hear the audio portion.For audio: Call 866-740-1260 participant code 4796667Personal introductions are not necessaryThe moderator will be on the line shortly
The Sacredness of Aging through Art Presenter Alicia V. Fahr, PhD, LPC Gerontology Core Faculty
The Sacredness of Aging through Art How do older adults manage MH symptoms? Loneliness Depression Anxiety Difficulty coping
The Sacredness of Aging through Art MH symptoms, continued: Anger Confusion Forgetfulness Memory loss
The Sacredness of Aging through Art How do older adults manage losses? Social roles Friends Independence Physical stamina
The Sacredness of Aging through Art Losses continued: Jobs Health status Control of life Cognitive functioning
The Sacredness of Aging through Art How do older adults view the world? Competitive Ageist Youth oriented Age-defying
The Sacredness of Aging through Art Views of the world, continued: Death-denying Productivity minded Independence driven Discriminatory
The Sacredness of Aging through Art How do older adults and caregivers cope with dementia? Isolation Wandering Personality changes Poor verbal expression
The Sacredness of Aging through Art Dementia: Decreased language comprehension Disorientation to person, place and time Inability to recall names or words
The Sacredness of Aging through Art Effects of Dementia Relationship strains Overwhelmed Frustration Fear Sadness
The Sacredness of Aging through Art Art & Coping
The Sacredness of Aging through Art Art Creates New Pathways to the Brain
The Sacredness of Aging through Art Art Enhances: Visions Creativity Imagination Empowerment Dreams Spirituality
The Sacredness of Aging through Art Art Enhances: Groundedness Transcendence Exploration Risk-taking Self-esteem
The Sacredness of Aging through Art Art Enhances, continued: Having a voice Self-worth Healing Relationships
The Sacredness of Aging through Art Art Provides: Feeling of wholeness Hope Sense of oneness with the world or universe Experience of being in God’s presence
Spiritual Activities (any activity that provides an older adult with) a sense of oneness with the world or universe the experience of being in God’s presence meaning to one’s life experiences a feeling of wholeness hope connected to someone or something
Spiritual versus Religious Religious Activities Prayer Communion Church attendance Choir participation Confession Offerings
Spirituality and Old Age Various avenues exist for older adults to maintain a sense of personal value. Volunteering Exploring spiritual avenues, i.e., yoga, meditation, etc. Leisure activities Personal growth opportunities Increased civic engagement in the form of activism and voting Self-education on local and national political issues and processes
Spirituality and Aging Older adults have learned to feed their spirits with some of the following favorite activities that are not religious, per se: gardening traveling volunteering fishing taking an art class learning to play a musical instrument reading playing with grandchildren going to shows and concerts creativity
Spiritual Care of Seniors Art with multi-media Creativity (the process is what is healing) Music (singing hymns) Horticulture Intergenerational Activities Yoga Exercise (walks) Labyrinth Social Outings Pet therapy (Jasper)
Spiritual Care of Seniors Massage therapy (chair and Reiki energy) Memory care Presence Metaphysics Drumming Expressive arts (drama, dance, movement) Poetry writing Song writing Documentaries Socialization
Spiritual Care of Seniors Sensual experiences (clay) Recognition of knowing Art (not crafts) Memory reminders Shoe display Meaning making Metaphysics Story-telling Prayer groups Community projects (Veterans, animal shelters)
The Sacredness of Aging through Art Art Provides: Meaning to one’s life experiences Connection to someone or something
Is This Art? Is This Therapy? Horticulture or Gardening Drumming Singing Dancing The Sacredness of Aging through Art
The Sacredness of Aging through Art Is This Art? Is This Therapy? Yoga Memory reminders Sensual experiences (clay)
The Sacredness of Aging through Art Is This Art? Is This Therapy? Intergenerational art Theatre skits Poetry writing Song writing
The Sacredness of Aging through Art Is This Art? Is This Therapy? Recognition of knowing Socialization Finding oneself
The Sacredness of Aging through Art Is This Art? Is This Therapy? Presence Metaphysics Documentaries Community
The Sacredness of Aging through Art Is This Art? Is This Therapy? Story-telling Prayer groups Meaning-making Community projects
The Sacredness of Aging through Art Art’s Goal To honor the sacredness of old age
Thank you for attending! To continue the conversation with Dr. Fahr… Log onto www.ncoacrossroads.org There you will also find today’s PowerPoint Go to the group: senior centers And look in the library section For more information on Alicia V. Fahr, PhD, LPC and the Living with Dignity Center in Coon Rapids, MN email: fallspirit@aol.com