Creative Aging Symposium: Arts for Health – Shaping Our Future

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The Creative Aging Network-NC (CAN-NC) is proud to present North Carolina’s first-ever conference on "social prescribing" with its Creative Aging Symposium: Arts for Health: Shaping Our Future taking place on March 26th in Charlotte NC.

Sponsored in part by Southminster this interactive conference will explore the transformative impact of creative engagement on health and well-being highlight the growth of the creative aging field and introduce a framework between the arts and healthcare sectors.

More info & register: https://can-nc.org/creativeagingsymposium

A gathering of thought leaders: Learn best practices identify valuable resources engage in creative sessions and gain insight into the growing practice of "social prescribing." Through this practice healthcare providers connect people to nonclinical services (often community arts and cultural activities) to meet the social and emotional needs that affect health and well-being.

What You’ll Gain from Attending:

Learn from National Thought Leaders Including Heather Ikemire Executive Director of Lifetime Arts who will share a bold vision for age-inclusive communities and how creative aging is a fundamental human right.

Discover the Latest Research: UNC Greensboro’s Sudha Shreeniwas will present findings from a National Endowment for the Arts-funded study on the impact of arts-based social prescribing in the U.S. healthcare system.

Engage in Hands-On Activities: From an IMPROVment® movement session for neurodegenerative conditions (led by Wake Forest’s Christina Tsoules Soriano) to a creative workshop with Native American artists Ray & Brenda Silva and an interactive session on dementia and play by Mary Fridley.

Shape the Future of Healthcare: Join collaborative discussions to shape pilot initiatives and guidelines for arts prescribing in NC.

Networking & connecting with like-minded professionals who are integrating social prescribing to enhance patient outcomes.

Who should attend? Healthcare Professionals Aging Service Providers Primary Care Providers Artists Arts/Culture Organizations Professional/Family Caregivers LTC Administrators Activity Directors Therapists Wellness Coordinators Recreation and Occupational Therapists Researchers Older Adults Students and anyone working to improve the quality of life for older adults.

Host or Publisher Creative Aging Network - NC