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Blue Skies, Nothing But Blue Skies Do I See
In a recent ALLE Learning class titled “The Lyrics Tell the Story of Peace and Love,” we listened to the songs and then studied music lyrics from different eras. We used creative thinking strategies to compare and contrast the similarities and dif...
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A Brand New Program for the 21st Century
ALLE Learning™ and The Virtual Brain Health Center™ have formed a new partnership built for the 21st Century. Our new partnership includes monthly LIVE session classes presented by the experts! We know people love learning new and novel informatio...
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Lifelong Learning & Good Brain Health
We’re living longer and healthier lives. We live in the middle of a global learning world that requires us to pay attention, constantly update, retool, rethink, and relearn. We are touched by learning broadly throughout our daily lives – through i...
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Let’s Get Our Kicks on Route 66
During a recent ALLE Learning class that explored the history of Route 66, lifelong learners compared information and memories that reflected and recalled many different reasons for travel on the infamous highway. Most of the memories were funny s...
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Share the Bright Light of Lifelong Learning
One resident of a community that uses ALLE Learning™ had this to say: "We chose this community because when we came for a tour, the first thing we were handed was a catalog of the lifelong learning program. We immediately got to see this community...
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Inform, Enlighten and Entertain: Helping People Feel Valued and Connected
One challenging aspect of aging comes later in life when older adults seek new and interesting ways to continue having purpose and meaning in their lives. Retiring from a job, moving from a long-time home, or feeling disconnected from familiar dai...
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Intentional Gratitude Can Benefit Health and Wellness for Seniors
The start of a new year is an opportunity to implement new programs and practices that benefit seniors. To encourage residents to look to the future and see the positives in their lives, consider adding a daily Gratitude Practice to your community...
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It’s good to be curious — learning new things boosts brain plasticity
One of the common mantras as people age is, “I’m too old for that.” As we get older and feel our bodies and minds changing, many of us become reluctant to try new things. Change is always scary for most people, let alone as we get older. However, ...
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Making the Old New Again
Think about this: What would happen if older adults were offered an age-appropriate program that enables them to associate and celebrate their past lives while living in the present? We know that many older adults have led wonderful and full lives...
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Aging gracefully means we must adapt and find meaning for ourselves in new and different ways
Aging, by design, brings new challenges to all of us. The adage that age is just a number may be a pleasant thought but falls flat in reality. That doesn’t mean older people have to give up on things. Instead, they must find ways to live different...
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Can Diet Help Boost Brain Health? Research is Promising
Much of the discussion on how to help people with cognitive impairment involves medication. But plenty of research indicates that diet plays a part in maintaining a healthy brain. A recent large-scale study published in the journal Neurology shows...
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Classes that encourage participation and discussion demonstrate the value of lifelong learning
Studies show lifelong learning promotes brain health, and most older adults embrace the idea of keeping their mind active and staying informed about the world around them. But “lifelong learning” often conjures an image of seniors sitting in front...
EngAGE Your Brain: What Is Brain Health?
By Dr. Krystal L. Culler, DBH, M.A.
We are pleased to introduce you to engAGE Your Brain, Boomer’s newest blog by Doctor of Behavioral Health and Social Gerontologist Dr. Krystal L. Culler, DBH, M.A. Her vision for this blog is to provide a reliable resource of information for brain wellness, healthy aging and memory care. Her blog entries will translate current research into actionable steps that readers can implement into their daily lives today!
Why Does Brain Health Matter?
With the launch of my new blog series, we took a dive into all things brain health, but why does brain health matter? Weighing in at about three pounds, our brain is the most complex organ of the body. Although our brains are essentially composed of the same basic anatomical circuits, our interactions within our brains vary significantly. The person-to-person variations are displayed in our human behavior and shaped through our experiences.