Resources

Case studies demonstrating how the arts can tackle loneliness among older people.

This book examines creativity in old age, its implications for our lives and for our culture.

Opportunities and dangers presented by the unprecedented changes in the NHS for arts with older people.

Summary of a roundtable discussion by artists on this topic in September 2012.

A review of the Foundation's arts and older programme at the half-way point and consideration of priorities for the future.  

Summary of a roundtable discussion in April 2012.

Report of the first national conference on arts and older people in the UK, held at Manchester Town Hall on 19th October 2011.

Celebrating existing good practice in the use of the arts with and for older people in residential care.

The evidence base for the effects of participating in artist-led creative projects on older people.

The conference launched a funding collaboration between the Baring Foundation and Creative Scotland for a national arts festival for older people (Luminate).