More older adults are finding themselves socially isolated than ever before, especially in the United States where the aging population is growing at an unprecedented rate. Musician Russ Grazier Jr., drawing from his experience as the director of a New Horizons Band, shares how amateur music ensembles can become close-knit communities, providing an antidote to loneliness and relief from the negative outcomes often associated with social isolation. Grazier encourages people to find their creative community, regardless of the artistic medium, because being creative in community, especially later in life, can help us live longer, happier, and healthier lives.
