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11 September 2017

Postcard from Germany: a portrait of creative ageing in the Rhineland

Harriet Lowe
Another step in a journey to explore how other countries approach the opportunities of creative ageing.
Arts
8 August 2017

Postcard from the Netherlands – some Dutch Old Masters – and Mistresses!

David Cutler
David Cutler highlights some of innovative creative ageing projects happening in the Netherlands following a recent research trip.
Arts
2 August 2017

The elixir of life: older people’s dance

David Cutler
Older people are dancing more than ever before - for performance, pleasure and health. David Cutler celebrates some of the initiatives happening around the UK.
Arts
17 July 2017

From Japan to Wales: how a Travelling Fellowship influenced Re-live’s theatre for people with dementia

Karin Diamond, Re-live theatre
Karin used her Winston Churchill Memorial Trust (WCMT) fellowship to spend time with Dr Yukimi Uchide, a world leader in creative approaches to dementia care.
Arts
10 July 2017

My engagement with dance: words cast spells…

Alison Williams
Alison is an academic and dancer with Parkinson's. She describes the benefits dancing brings to her life.
Arts
3 July 2017

Play and potential: not too old to join the circus

Vicki Amedume, Upswing
Upswing uses the playfulness and wonder of circus to bring people together and enable people to discover new potential in themselves and in others. Its Director talks about Upswing's work with older people.
Arts
29 June 2017

Tech, dance, a care home and Lord Byron – a strangely magical combination

Harriet Lowe
The Foundation's Communications and Research Officer visited Millbeck care home in Nottingham to see City Arts Nottingham's Armchair Gallery project in action.
Arts
6 June 2017

Old people crazy to paint

David Cutler
Youth has never necessarily been the pinnacle of an artistic career as the British Museum's "Hokusai - beyond the wave" exhibition clearly shows....
Arts
31 May 2017

The Posh Club – progressive working class entertainment for elegant elders

Simon Casson
The Posh Club is a glamorous cabaret and high tea for elegant elders and swanky senior citizens... Its producer, Simon Casson, explains how it works...
Arts
16 May 2017

Speaking of unspoken things

François Matarasso
Considering the role of art in marking fundamental moments in life, including death.
Arts