About Lifelong Learning
Feeling Valued, Loved
& Connected
- Our brain needs to be challenged with new information.
- Interaction and engagement contribute to healthier brains.
- Improved brain health contributes to an improved quality-of-life, enhanced feelings of self-worth and a desire to experience new ideas.
- Participants look forward to engaging socially and learning about one another.
The Need for a Social Revolution in Senior Care
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0890406515300347
Lisa Genova, TED Talk, “What you can do to prevent Alzheimer’s”
https://www.ted.com/talks/lisa_genova_what_you_can_do_to_prevent_alzheimer_s?language=en
ENJOYABLE AND Positive PROGRAMS
Making a Difference
- Engagement. Research has proven that providing opportunities for daily engagement yields happier residents.
- Interaction. Classes are led by staff or volunteers, not by watching a DVD but with a facilitator in a real class setting.
- Connection. Strong feelings of belonging and having a purpose improve quality-of-life, self-worth, and confidence.
INNOVATE PROGRAMS THROUGH ENGAGEMENT
Behind the Scenes
Watch two organizations that implemented lifelong learning for their residents & members. Experience their joy and enthusiasm while they are learning, sharing, and creating!
- Oakwood Creative Care is a day club for people with dementia.
- Fellowship Square-Mesa is a CCRC that provides a lifelong learning program for all residents, independent & assisted living, and Memory Care.
PROVIDING INTERACTION & ENGAGEMENT
Immersion in Lifelong Learning
The concept of “immersion” is the exact opposite of a lecture. Immersion is in fact, what we know to be holistic learning. Every ALLE Learning class provides information to accommodate a variety of learning styles and multiple opportunities for all residents to participate.
Our classes are not a once-a-month lecture. Instead, every weekly topic includes a detailed Lesson Plan that provides opportunities for additional intellectual programming: 30 Minutes for Your Brain, Fireside Chats, Creative & Expressive Sessions, and short story, book and documentary & film studies.
Class Components > >
Lifelong Learning classes that are so easy to use
Simply Download, Preview & Present
Class Components
Sample Class Components:
- Lesson Plan
- PowerPoint Slide Deck
- Speaker Notes
- Questions for Discussion
- Class Flyer
Westward Expansion
The 19th Century movement of explorers, pioneers, and settlers into the American West began with the Louisiana Purchase and was powered by the Gold Rush, the Oregon Trail and a concept known as “manifest destiny.”
Become a Successful Aging Expert
Implement a Lifelong Learning Program for Your Residents
Let us help you establish a sustainable and affordable learning program for your community. We offer materials, consulting and training for your staff.