09/23/2026
September is Healthy Aging Month, and as someone who believes deeply in the power of creativity, I’m celebrating one of my favorite parts of aging well: staying creatively curious.
Creativity isn’t something we outgrow. In fact, it can become even more meaningful as we grow older.
Making art, writing, dancing, singing, gardening, cooking, learning something new—or simply making time to play—can give us opportunities to express ourselves, stay curious, connect with others, process life experiences, and experience joy.
As a creative aging facilitator and creativity coach, I’ve seen how powerful it can be when older adults are given permission and space to explore their creativity—not because they need to become “artists,” but because creative expression is part of being fully alive.
This month, I’m encouraging you to make a little room for creativity.
Try something you’ve always wanted to try. Pick up that unfinished project. Take yourself on an Artist Date. Write the story. Make the collage. Dance in your kitchen.
And if you’ve been saying, “I’m too old to start…”—I invite you to ask a different question:
“What wants to be created next?”
Happy Healthy Aging Month! Let’s keep creating, connecting, growing, and finding joy—at every age.
