THE AGESTAGE INNOVATION AND IMPACT: PURPOSE, PROCESS, OBJECTIVES AND EVALUATION

JoAnn Damron‐Rodriguez · Bichchau Nguyen · Theresa A. Allison

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Purpose: At the 2017 IAGG World Congress, GSA presented an “innovative program,” the AgeStage. Its aim was to contribute to the audience re-framing of aging to include creativity. Process: The Humanities and Arts Workgroup programmed intergenerational, live performances (30) as a visible venue attended by approximately 2,000 persons from 18 disciplines and 23 countries. Evaluation: Both online (438) and onsite (398) surveys were completed. Attendee’s (91%) rated the value of the experience as excellent or significant. The AgeStage “impact” was compiled through attendees’ stated applications: curriculum and program development; advocacy; and options for their own aging. The audience highly rated the value of AgeStage performances to increased appreciation of older adults’ creativity and to the importance of older persons’ presence at scientific conferences. Qualitative responses enhanced understanding the experience: “The AgeStage engages the emotions and aspects of aging that can only be communicated holistically with art.”

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