Creativity and aging: Ramifications for research, practice, and policy

To the extent that the nature, potential, and prevalence of creativity in later life are misunderstood, the research, practice, and policies that address the needs and potential contributions of older adults will suffer. There is no denying the magnitude of disease and disability associated with aging. But what is considerably underappreciated, if not denied, is the opportunity for and frequency of creative growth and expression among aged individuals.