To learn more about any of the information offered here contact Executive Director Lia Miller at lia@cca-nc.org or call 336-253-0856.

The Creative Aging Netwoek - NC (CAN-NC) seeks to change the culture of aging in North Carolina by:

1. Providing quality training and education.

2. Developing programming and disseminating resource materials concerning creative aging.

3. Serving as a clearing house for the exchange of information regarding creativity and aging.

4. Encouraging efforts to document the role of creative expression in the lives of older people.

TRAINING & EDUCATION

The role of CAN-NC is to complement, enhance and initiate creative programming in existing aging service organizations by providing education and training to staff as well as artists and by focusing on the creative potential of older adults and the positive health outcomes resulting from active engagement.

CAN-NC offers a variety of services for healthcare providers and arts organizations including personalized consultations, on-site training, educational workshops and creative aging presentations.

RESOURCE MATERIALS

CAN-NC is currently developing a creative aging resource directory which will include specially trained artists as well as locations offering creative programming for older people across the state. Expected timeframe for completion is December 2012.