David Erickson says it clearly. When people feel a sense of control over their future, they have better health. And artists can facilitate that sense of control. #conveningchc2022

Awe. I loved researching and writing the chapter on it in Creative Care and realizing how layered into the work of loving and caring it is. theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

Our weekly highlight from the Lonely No More! Exhibition in the C21 Gallery. Created by Rebecca Kautz in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, the piece “In Brambles” was created with wax crayon, flashe, and oil pastel on Stonehenge paper. To explore more: c21uwm.com/lonely-no-more…

Apple picking adventure. Mom said “you pick. I’ll sit.” I told her I promise I would hold the ladder for her and she truly laughed herself silly. #dementia #creativecare

A little light reading between flights on my way to UCSC conference on social transformation and co-creation of knowledge…

5 days left to apply! TT Assistant or Associate Professor in Creative Writing at UW-Milwaukee Applications due: 11/1 bit.ly/joinuwmcw

Two conferences in two weeks both with deep and authentic social justice/DEI efforts. And age jokes were made in plenary panels at each of them. Yes, you just SAID THAT outloud. #ageismoutloud

Is there a gathering of stories/actions for people w dementia kicked out of memory care when their private pay runs out and the company decides not to take Medicaid (when the family was assured they would)? #dementia. #caregivers.

To circle back 15-20 years with incredible colleagues in the effort to transform dementia care - such a joy... take a listen...

Transforming the Culture of Dementia Care: Perspectives on how we as a society and health care system can better partner with individuals with dementia. Guests Anne D Basting, Abhilash Desai, Susan H. McFadden, & Judy Long. Episode bit.ly/GeriPalEp243 - hosts Alex Smith, MD | Eric Widera, MD

Flashing the root of ageism. Really NYTs? nytimes.com/2022/12/09/opi…

Long 2020 is OUT! This volume boasts 30+ scholars in conversation about a transformative year. A Center for 21st Century Studies publication feat a stunning group of scholars.

The photos were too beautiful to toss… so I made a little book of prompts for mom. “Sally’s book of beautiful discoveries.” #caregiving #dementia #wonderment #creativecare

We are excited to announce that the recording of our Trust in Context Roundtable, held in partnership with Milwaukee Turners, is now available on our YouTube channel. If you were unable to watch the day of, or if you would like to revisit this stimulating conversation,

For Anne D Basting, watching her mother’s cognitive decline was devastating, but they were both able to find some joy in creativity. “It’s asking a person to live in loss and creativity simultaneously,” she tells @lourdesgnavarro on First Person. nyti.ms/3YTxkdF

A new intergenerational alliance is brewing. Perhaps call it NFTG (no f’s left to give). Looking forward to bold actions from this alliance. facebook.com/reel/741586090…

Deadline for priority placement in the Story Experience Program is Friday! This is a unique opportunity for deep experiential learning and relationship building, putting humanities and arts skills into practice to build community. To learn more and apply: uwm.edu/c21/opportunit…

New on the #HumanitiesforAll blog: contributors from Center for 21st Century Studies at UW-Milwaukee share how they reimagined what a humanities center could be, framed around a guiding question: What is a 21st-century humanities center? Read more on the blog: humanitiesforall.org/blog/reimagini…

Financial exploitation is unjust AND often devastating to older victims & families. We need more info about effective ways to prevent it! Thanks Margy Slattery for great editing & The Atlantic for running this excerpt of my book The Measure of Our Age! theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…

Such a great event to kick off the Arts on the Mind Festival in Philly - don't miss what's coming next. whyy.org/articles/arts-…