Evidence-based gerontology program seems more like magic, according to elder artists
Testimonials from participants in Opening Minds through Art (OMA) demonstrate that neither age nor limited cognition need interfere with artistic creation. Ohio gerontologist Dr. Elizabeth Lokon created what has become a worldwide program. Now with a million-dollar grant, the Virginia non-profit Art for the Journey aims to bring the benefits of this science-based, relationship-building initiative to thousands more participants.
Credits:
Reporter / Producer: Angie Miles
Photographer / Editor: Zach Keifer, Octillion Productions
Photographers:
Dan Mirolli, Dan Mirolli Photography
Emmanuel Tambakakis
Editorial: Shawn Freude
Additional Media:
Cindy Paullin
Art for the Journey