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Sponsored by the National Interfaith Coalition on Aging (NICA) And the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) interest groups of the National Council on Aging.

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  1. Sponsored by the National Interfaith Coalition on Aging (NICA) And the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) interest groups of the National Council on Aging Today’s WebinarHonoring the Sacredness of Aging through Artwith Dr. Alicia Fahr, owner and director of the Living with Dignity Center WELCOME This session will begin at 1:30pm ESTIn addition to logging onto the web site, please make sure you also call in to hear the audio portion.For audio: Call 866-740-1260 participant code 4796667Personal introductions are not necessaryThe moderator will be on the line shortly

  2. The Sacredness of Aging through Art Presenter Alicia V. Fahr, PhD, LPC Gerontology Core Faculty

  3. The Sacredness of Aging through Art How do older adults manage MH symptoms? Loneliness Depression Anxiety Difficulty coping

  4. The Sacredness of Aging through Art MH symptoms, continued: Anger Confusion Forgetfulness Memory loss

  5. The Sacredness of Aging through Art How do older adults manage losses? Social roles Friends Independence Physical stamina

  6. The Sacredness of Aging through Art Losses continued: Jobs Health status Control of life Cognitive functioning

  7. The Sacredness of Aging through Art How do older adults view the world? Competitive Ageist Youth oriented Age-defying

  8. The Sacredness of Aging through Art Views of the world, continued: Death-denying Productivity minded Independence driven Discriminatory

  9. The Sacredness of Aging through Art How do older adults and caregivers cope with dementia? Isolation Wandering Personality changes Poor verbal expression

  10. The Sacredness of Aging through Art Dementia: Decreased language comprehension Disorientation to person, place and time Inability to recall names or words

  11. The Sacredness of Aging through Art Effects of Dementia Relationship strains Overwhelmed Frustration Fear Sadness

  12. The Sacredness of Aging through Art Art & Coping

  13. The Sacredness of Aging through Art Art Creates New Pathways to the Brain

  14. The Sacredness of Aging through Art Art Enhances: Visions Creativity Imagination Empowerment Dreams Spirituality

  15. The Sacredness of Aging through Art Art Enhances: Groundedness Transcendence Exploration Risk-taking Self-esteem

  16. The Sacredness of Aging through Art Art Enhances, continued: Having a voice Self-worth Healing Relationships

  17. The Sacredness of Aging through Art Art Provides: Feeling of wholeness Hope Sense of oneness with the world or universe Experience of being in God’s presence

  18. Spiritual Activities (any activity that provides an older adult with) a sense of oneness with the world or universe the experience of being in God’s presence meaning to one’s life experiences a feeling of wholeness hope connected to someone or something

  19. Spiritual versus Religious Religious Activities Prayer Communion Church attendance Choir participation Confession Offerings

  20. Spirituality and Old Age Various avenues exist for older adults to maintain a sense of personal value. Volunteering Exploring spiritual avenues, i.e., yoga, meditation, etc. Leisure activities Personal growth opportunities Increased civic engagement in the form of activism and voting Self-education on local and national political issues and processes

  21. Spirituality and Aging Older adults have learned to feed their spirits with some of the following favorite activities that are not religious, per se: gardening traveling volunteering fishing taking an art class learning to play a musical instrument reading playing with grandchildren going to shows and concerts creativity

  22. Spiritual Care of Seniors Art with multi-media Creativity (the process is what is healing) Music (singing hymns) Horticulture Intergenerational Activities Yoga Exercise (walks) Labyrinth Social Outings Pet therapy (Jasper)

  23. Spiritual Care of Seniors Massage therapy (chair and Reiki energy) Memory care Presence Metaphysics Drumming Expressive arts (drama, dance, movement) Poetry writing Song writing Documentaries Socialization

  24. Spiritual Care of Seniors Sensual experiences (clay) Recognition of knowing Art (not crafts) Memory reminders Shoe display Meaning making Metaphysics Story-telling Prayer groups Community projects (Veterans, animal shelters)

  25. The Sacredness of Aging through Art Art Provides: Meaning to one’s life experiences Connection to someone or something

  26. Is This Art? Is This Therapy? Horticulture or Gardening Drumming Singing Dancing The Sacredness of Aging through Art

  27. The Sacredness of Aging through Art Is This Art? Is This Therapy? Yoga Memory reminders Sensual experiences (clay)

  28. The Sacredness of Aging through Art Is This Art? Is This Therapy? Intergenerational art Theatre skits Poetry writing Song writing

  29. The Sacredness of Aging through Art Is This Art? Is This Therapy? Recognition of knowing Socialization Finding oneself

  30. The Sacredness of Aging through Art Is This Art? Is This Therapy? Presence Metaphysics Documentaries Community

  31. The Sacredness of Aging through Art Is This Art? Is This Therapy? Story-telling Prayer groups Meaning-making Community projects

  32. The Sacredness of Aging through Art Art’s Goal To honor the sacredness of old age

  33. QUESTIONS?

  34. Thank you for attending! To continue the conversation with Dr. Fahr… Log onto www.ncoacrossroads.org There you will also find today’s PowerPoint Go to the group: senior centers And look in the library section For more information on Alicia V. Fahr, PhD, LPC and the Living with Dignity Center in Coon Rapids, MN email: fallspirit@aol.com

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