SmART aging: A community-engaged program supporting healthy aging through arts and technology

SmART aging: A community-engaged program supporting healthy aging through arts and technology

Award Date: 2019

Project Lead(s): Mariel Parcon

Project Title: SmART aging: A community-engaged program supporting healthy aging through arts and technology


This project is developing a community-based arts program that aims to help maintain and improve cognitive fitness for older adults with mild to moderate frailty or mild to moderate cognitive decline. Older adults will be provided the opportunity to stay socially connected through in-person or virtual participation in arts-based activities to lessen the risk of developing dementia, maintain cognitive health, promote engagement and fulfillment, and improve overall quality of life.