Traditional Arts and Creative Aging Guide

After an inventory of traditional practices of seniors living in southwest central Indiana was completed, faculty from IU's Department of Folklore and Ethnomusicology produced a resource and activity guide aimed at improving the health and wellness of older adults in the region. The guide includes a list of resources, activity plans, and instructional materials based on local foodways, music, and crafts that individuals can use. The kit includes audio recordings and videos about creative aging practices in the region. The guide and kit was distributed to older adults and elder care professionals in each county through a series of workshops and events. Counties involved are Brown, Dubois, Washington, Orange, Martin, Daviess, and Owen. For more information, please visit traditionalarts.indiana.edu.