Sharon Nelson’s “Captivated by the …
Sharon Nelson’s “Captivated by the Water”
Sharon Nelson of Olathe, Kan. was inspired to draw “Captivated by the Water” after receiving a series of photos of her great granddaughter watching th ...
“Prairie Cathedral I” by Janet …
“Prairie Cathedral I” by Janet Friesen
Since moving to Kansas in 2022, Janet Friesen of Newton, Kan. has been inspired by the Kansas landscape. You can see that here in her piece, “Prairie ...
Jean Fritz’ “Batiked …
Jean Fritz’ “Batiked Bouquet”
An oil painter for more than 50 years, Jean Fritz used wax and watercolor paint on rice paper to create “Batiked Bouquet,” her mixed media entry tha ...
“Zenbroidery Tree” by Coleen …
“Zenbroidery Tree” by Coleen Weller
Coleen Weller of Clay Center, Kan., put her creativity on display with “Zenbroidery Tree.” The embroidery work is called zenbroidery and is free form ...
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.