Partners in Arts Participation
ACHF Arts Access
Professional artists will work with older adults in the community they live, which overcomes transportation and mobility barriers. Lakeview Commons participation logs will document the number of older adults participating in proposed activities. The onsite activities will address barriers for all participants. 2: Professional artists will offer various activities to seniors that foster artistic development, as well as mental alertness and physical wellbeing. Assessment tools will measure success of proposed activities that increase well-being functioning with anticipated outcomes aligning with our goal of promoting quality of life for older adults.
Over 100 unique individuals, many with mobility or cognitive challenges, participated in campus-based activities led by COMPAS artists. Attendance was taken and recorded by Lakeview Commons staff at each session and showcase. Pre- and post- surveys were given to all participants. 2: Activities led by COMPAS artists provided seniors with new activities that enhanced their cognitive skills, mood, and confidence. Pre- and post- surveys, with room for comments, were given to each participant before and after each class or camp. Staff were available to assist residents in filling out the surveys and writing comments, which increased survey participation.