“Boy and His Horse” by Larry …
“Boy and His Horse” by Larry Davis
“Boy and His Horse” is an original drawing by Larry Davis of Parsons, Kan. that’s featured in the 2026 Art is Ageless® calendar. The pencil drawing ...
“Sheep with Heart” by Shirley …
“Sheep with Heart” by Shirley Dunsing
Just her second project made, Shirley Dunsing of Parsons, Kan. created “Sheep with Heart” by making quills – she took wool strips, rolled them up an ...
“Pandemic” by Sharon …
“Pandemic” by Sharon Ellis
This needlework done by Sharon Ellis of Parsons, Kan. was originally a black and white design. Sharon added her own personal touch to the piece by u ...
“Beth” by Robert …
“Beth” by Robert Ayer
This original drawing called “Beth” is by Robert Ayer of Dodge City, Kan. and is a portrait of one of his college friends from more than 50 years ag ...
The creative process increases self-esteem, reduces depression, improves memory, promotes critical thinking, encourages playfulness, provides a sense of control, nurtures spirituality, and builds friendships between residents and people outside their generation.
In 2006, a study by George Washington University on behalf of the National Endowment for the Arts, found that the arts have a positive effect on health and illness as we age. Current studies in art therapy, music therapy and other creative pursuits confirm that art can affect individuals in positive ways, whether they are creating art or enjoying the works of another.
Encouraging older adults to take up the arts and express themselves is a natural fit for PMMA’s philosophy of empowering older adults to live the way they want to live.
Through the Art is Ageless program, residents and friends of PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America®) are proving that art, in any form, is an ageless ambition.