EP 44: Creative Aging with Anita Punamiya

In this episode of Soul Sister Conversations, we speak with Anita Punamiya about Creative Aging. Creative Aging is a movement that recognizes the value of creative activities has on the lives and well beings of seniors. Anita talks about her research project which studies the connection between art and brain health as we age. She explains the three big factors seniors face: social isolation, loneliness and boredom. We cannot underestimate the negative impact these have on seniors lives. We talk benefits of being creative, slowing down dementia, and living with possibility as we age. This episode will inspire you to live well as you age and have a greater appreciation for the challenges facing seniors.