“Cattle Barn” by William …
“Cattle Barn” by William Kidder
William Kidder of Olathe, Kan., likes to paint barns found in the rural landscape, as seen in his painting, “Cattle Barn.” This piece is featured on o ...
“Into the Woods” by Mary …
“Into the Woods” by Mary Goering
Mary Goering of Newton, Kan. grew up in England where she enjoyed the outdoors. Her love of nature continued when she emigrated to the United States. ...
“She Smiles” by Mary Oliver …
“She Smiles” by Mary Oliver Hall
This painted pony series, “She Smiles,” was created by Mary Oliver Hall of Rolla, Mo., and involved low relief sculpture, collage, acrylic painting, m ...
“Ode to Iris” by Sara Davina …
“Ode to Iris” by Sara Davina Taylor-Hinds
“Ode to Iris” is a stunning and colorful work of art by Sara Davina Taylor-Hinds of Olathe, Kan. This needlework is featured in the 2025 Art is Agel ...
Joey Giblin, Newton Presbyterian Manor
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.