Creative Care Self-Reflection Exercise: Module 1

How capable do you feel in recognising the social needs of older adults (e.g., sense of belonging, combating loneliness)?

Not capable at all

Slightly capable. I understand some aspects but struggle to identify them

Fairly capable. I often recognise them correctly

Very capable. I consistently and sensitively recognise them

How comfortable do you feel designing activities that address cognitive needs (e.g., memory, learning, attention)?

Not comfortable at all

Slightly comfortable

Quite comfortable

Very comfortable

How often do you take into account the emotional and psychological needs of older adults (e.g., autonomy, resilience, sense of purpose)?

Almost never

Sometimes

Often

Almost always

How confident do you feel in applying intergenerational artistic practices that bridge the generation gap?

Not confident at all

Somewhat confident

Fairly confident

Completely confident

How well do you think you understand the cognitive, social, and emotional benefits of the visual arts for older adults?

I hardly understand them at all

I have a basic understanding

I have a good understanding

I have an in-depth understanding

How willing are you to use collaborative art projects to enhance the social participation of older adults?

Not willing at all

Slightly willing

Quite willing

Very willing

How capable do you feel in making art activities inclusive and accessible to everyone?

Not capable at all

Slightly capable

Quite capable

Very capable

How often do you incorporate practices that emphasize purpose and meaning for older adults through the arts?

Almost never

Sometimes

Often

Almost always

How familiar do you feel with the idea of creating life narratives through visual arts (e.g., works that strengthen memory and legacy)?

Not familiar at all

Slightly familiar

Fairly familiar

Very familiar

What are three practices you could apply immediately to enhance the social, cognitive, or emotional well-being of older adults through art activities?