... this journey is for an informed family, the implications are that in 2013 our “civilised” society still misunderstands the special and complex needs of frail older people, devalues them, and writes them off with institutionalised, rigid attitudes and services instead of working creatively to improve...

...Ron Wiener The older generation are often portrayed as being a ‘problem’ for society. This case study describes two theatre projects in which elder participants develop their creativity, explore issues to do with the ageing process and confront many of the stereotypes about growing old...

... is associated with increased diversity, creativity and continuing psychological development and sexual activity. The wisdom and experience of older people is a vital, and as yet largely untapped, resource for UK society. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2009 Considerably better than the alternative...