“Framed Embroidery” by Fauntell …
“Framed Embroidery” by Fauntell Swafford
“Framed Embroidery” is a hand-stitched work of art created by Fauntell Swafford of Emporia, Kan. that’s featured in the collection of free e-cards by ...
Happy Easter! – “Peace” by Mildred …
Happy Easter! – “Peace” by Mildred Sherbert
Share a message of peace this Easter with someone you love using a free Art is Ageless® e-card. This diamond art, “Peace,” is by Mildred Sherbert of C ...
Paul Johnston’s …
Paul Johnston’s “Iris”
Spring is in bloom on the April pages of the 2026 Art is Ageless® calendar! “Iris” is a watercolor painting by Paul Johnston of Emporia, Kan. A form ...
“If You Give a Giraffe a …
“If You Give a Giraffe a Paint Brush…” by Wendy Rose
Wendy Rose of Lawrence, Kan. is inspired by animals and other elements of nature to tell stories children and others young of heart can enjoy. Her pai ...
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.