A course on humanistic creativity in later life: Literature review, case histories, and recommendations

In addition to a literature review of later-life creative activity (as a co ntinuation of previous work or at the onset of later life), the present stu dy provides a blueprint for a course on humanistic creativity in later life . Selected exemplars of well-known creative individuals in the humanities a re provided: (1) May Sarton (literature); (2) Marcel Duchamp (painting); (3 ) Leos Janacek (music) (4) Martha Graham (dance), and (5) Jessica Tandy (ac ting). This study includes specific recommendations for the incorporation o f these materials into the gerontological curriculum.