Sage Stories addresses the health impacts of isolation. The elders of our community have wisdom and insights to be cherished and shared, yet since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, our elders have been isolated from their families, friends, and communities and have suffered increased anxiety and stress. Sage Stories uses the power of storytelling to re-engage our elders as a vital part of the fabric of the community, engaging seniors through interactive storytelling performances, leading workshops that guide them to tell their own stories, and providing Sunshine Kits that deliver arts supplies and guided activities that improve dexterity and lift spirits, impacting mental health.
