A recent article by The New York Times discusses the benefits of incorporating the arts into the lives of the elderly.  As the article indicates, the studies speak for themselves: One study shows, "when older people become involved in culturally enriching programs, they experience a decline in depression, are less likely to fall and pay fewer visits to the doctor. In another study among people with Alzheimer’s disease, a sculpting program improved the participants’ mood and decreased their agitation even after the program ended."

Read the entire article here.