ntergenerational approaches to improving health & wellbeing - Old Skool - Intergenerational Graffiti Project

1. Len McCaffer Arts Officer - Wellbeing
Old Skool
Intergenerational Project

3. •A major study by the Centre for Creative Ageing in the US
found, participation by older people in a professionally arts
lead programme resulted in fewer doctors visits, reduced
medication usage, improved mental health, more socialisation
and fewer falls compared to a control group involved in
community activities but not working with professional artists.
The Creative Aging Study: http://cahh.gwu.edu/arts-aging-
study
• Participation in the arts promotes positive physical and
mental wellbeing, especially for children and young people
(Arts Council England, 2007a).

4. Partners in Old Skool
Street Artist:
TrenchOne
Groups:
Offbeat
Craigshill Neighbourhood
Network
Age is not a barrier to creativity

5. Offbeat – Alcohol Diversion
Project
Craigshill Good Neighbourhood
Network

10. Bunty:
Local, National and
international celebrity

12. Outcomes:
• Build friendships
• Regenerate their area
• Develop Skills
• Empower and grow
confidence
• Create a great piece
of Public Art
What’s for the Future?