Clinical Interventions in Aging

The Art of Aging Well: The Role of Creative Arts in Modulating Cognitive Functioning and Well-Being in Aging

Global aging has highlighted the critical role of cognitive functioning as a central factor in determining well-being and quality of life as adults age. Cognitive declines associated with typical and pathological aging significantly impact the individual’s health as well as challenge economic, social, and health systems. Hence, it is fundamentally important to identify therapeutic approaches that preserve and promote cognitive functioning among older adults. Non-pharmacological interventions such as creative art therapy have the potential to nurture constructive and productive lifestyles that positively influence older adults’ lives.