Phyllis Provost-Saas’ Inspiration for “Not …
Phyllis Provost-Saas’ Inspiration for “Not Alone”
Phyllis Provost-Saas of Wichita, Kan. was inspired to paint “Not Alone” from a personal experience. “One night my husband and I arrived home late to ...
“Double Dozen Plus” by Janie …
“Double Dozen Plus” by Janie Tubbs
Janie Tubbs of Lindsborg, Kan. is considered a functional/traditional basket maker and utilizes traditional styles to accommodate up-to-date functio ...
“Detroit Dream” by Loretta …
“Detroit Dream” by Loretta Peterman
Make someone’s day by sending an Art is Ageless® e-card featuring “Detroit Dream,” a photo of a 1932 Ford Roadster by Loretta Peterman of Rolla, Mo. T ...
“Happy Little Triangles” by Karen …
“Happy Little Triangles” by Karen Funcheon
"Happy Little Triangles" by Karen Funcheon This quilt by Karen Funcheon of Bel Aire, Kan. is a joyful addition to the 2026 Art is Ageless® c ...
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.