BREAM’s newest audio class, Memoir Writing, is now live. Led by founder and talented visual artist Ryan Reid, this class explores the form of the memoir as a vessel to reflect on and recount our greatest and most intimate moments. The power of the memoir, as it stands as a literary genre,...

So many of BREAM’s classes prompt participants to reflect on their own life experiences. Why? Because reflection is an integral part of healthy aging. From the people we know throughout our lives to past accomplishments, self-reflection is especially beneficial to the aging process. The...

What is creative aging?

In general, creative aging emphasizes the importance of nurturing creativity in older adults through meaningful engagement with the arts to produce a higher quality of life. In particular, creative aging programs, such as BREAM classes, aim to promote social engagement and...