The Expressive Lives of Elders - Folklore, Art, and Aging (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Indiana University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Material Vernaculars
Release date:	September 2018
First published:	2018
Editors:	Jon Kay
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	222
ISBN-13:	978-0-253-03708-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Myths & mythology Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > Care of the elderly Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Folklore Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Age groups > Adults > Elderly Books > Religion & Spirituality > Myths & mythology Promotions
LSN:	0-253-03708-5
Barcode:	9780253037084

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