1. In light of the nation's ageing baby boomer population, this book gives a timely window into the ways people find meaning and expression later in life. It is designed to provide a road map for initiatives aimed at improving quality of life and well-being for older Americans.

2. The works in the collection will find a broad audience, both among scholarly focused folklorists and anthropologists as well as among professional art therapy and elder care practitioners.

3. The editor and authors of this book are well connected in their fields and in their communities. The book benefits from being part of an ongoing relationship with Mathers Museum of World Cultures here in Bloomington as a part of our Material Vernaculars series. Additionally the editor is a strong self-promoter.