Why Every Nonprofit Should Care About Creative Aging

Send us Fan MailAging is universal, and it's time we view it as an opportunity, not a limitation. Julie Kline, Director of Program Strategy at Lifetime Arts, discusses "creative aging" and its transformative impact. Julie highlights the necessity of embedding creativity into aging, emphasizing that “all of us are creative and should have opportunities to be creative across the entire span of our lives.”LifetimeArts.org takes a multi-level approach, empowering communities to embrace creativity for older adults while addressing systemic issues of ageism. With engaging insights, Julie shares staggering statistics: by 2034, adults over 65 will outnumber children under 18 in the U.S. This demographic shift demands a cultural change. “We’re not just running programs; we’re changing the culture,” she says passionately, pointing to the importance of integrating creative aging into every nonprofit's mission.Whether you're a library, an arts organization, or a community group, this episode challenges nonprofits to view aging services as central to their work. Watch and explore actionable steps to connect with older adults, build inter-generational relationships, and create a more inclusive future at your nonprofit! #CreativeAging #HealthyAging #NonprofitImpactFind us Live daily on YouTube!Find us  Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits!  12:30pm ET   11:30am CT  10:30am MT  9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: [email protected] us on the web:The Nonprofit Show