The Healing Power of Storytelling and the Arts

Social isolation and loneliness in older adults are linked to increased mortality, dementia, hospital readmission, and falls. Research consistently shows that connection and engagement benefit both mental and physical health, while creative expression and staying active can slow cognitive decline and boost happiness.

Across the globe, health providers are increasingly turning to social prescribing—often called arts on prescription—as a way to combat these risks. Our work demonstrates this approach in action.

PatioLive! delivers weekly performances and workshops by teaching artists at memory care, adult daycare, and independent living facilities, transforming senior facilities into stages that foster connection, creativity, and joy for seniors.

Senior Facility Partners

• The Bridge at Fair Park

• The Legacy at Midtown Park

• Oxford Glenn Memory Care at Carrollton

• Iris Memory Care of Turtle Creek

• Belmont Village Senior Living Turtle Creek

• Lenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation

• Deer Creek Senior Living

This program is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors, Carl B. & Florence E King Foundation, AWARE Fund at The Dallas Foundation, the City of Dallas Community Care and Empowerment and the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture.