Creativity Has No Age Limit: Reimagining Poetry in Senior Care

This week on the Art of Aging, host Rev. Beth Long-Higgins welcomes Kelly de la Rocha, Founder of poemRENOVATION, a creative platform that allows people to reimagine poetry by rearranging words from literary passages. Born from her personal experience of using poetry to process emotions, the digital and print-based tool has found remarkable success across generations, particularly in elder care settings. Kelly demonstrates how poemRENOVATION promotes creativity, mental wellness, and meaningful connections, especially for seniors in memory care and independent living communities. Through intergenerational workshops, collaborations with organizations like Opening Minds Through Art, and her passionate approach to creativity, Kelly illustrates that artistic expression knows no age limit. The episode highlights the transformative power of words, the importance of play in aging, and how simple creative exercises can unlock joy, memories, and self-expression for people of all ages. Don’t miss it!