ODL 354: Poetic Pathways: Enhancing Connection and Cognition through Creative Expression in Aging and Dementia

2 Credit Hours: This 2-hour interactive workshop explores the innovative and therapeutic use of poetry prompts with older adults, including those living with dementia. Facilitated by Sarah English, a seasoned educator and practitioner in creative aging, this session will delve into her research findings, clinical applications, and lived experiences using poetry as a tool to enhance communication, identity, memory, and emotional expression among cognitively impaired and aging individuals.