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Learning connects us via shared experiences and discussions about new topics
Learning is all about change, and change is what drives lifelong learning. When we become resistant to change or resistant to learning new things,...
Lifelong learning sparks the joys of connecting with others
For senior adults, lifelong learning is the joy of connecting with their community in a new and fun way. A consistent lifelong learning program...
Know Your Why
Start with Why; How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action, by Simon Sinek, is a book written for corporate structures but resonates...
The Power of Short Stories
Comfort and Familiarity, Who Knew? We certainly had no idea when we began introducing short stories into our Lifelong Learning program of the power...
Lifelong Learning & Social Distancing
It’s difficult to believe that less than 60 days ago, large and small groups of curious residents were gathering to participate in lifelong learning...
Retire “Current Events,” We’re in the 21st Century!
We have just entered the third decade of the 21st Century. The past twenty years have provided humankind with inventions, disruption of traditional...
Take a Think Break
“Think about your answer before responding – a 21st Century Learning Strategy” Have you ever had an instructor or presenter suggest against throwing...
It’s the 21st Century!
Out with the old, in with the new! Y2K (January 1, 2000) ushered in a brand, new century, and a wave of industry disruptive companies, and out-of-this-world technology.
Focus on the Journey, not the Destination
No matter whom we are or what our stage in life might be we can all benefit from adopting a growth mindset.
Lifelong Learning for the Memory Café
How does a lifelong learning program fit in a Memory Care setting?
Five Reasons to Begin a Lifelong Learning Class with a Question
An excellent way to begin any type of a lifelong learning class is to ask the participants, “What do you know about this topic?”
Dementia Friendly Lifelong Learning
Returning to the classroom for all ages and all stages of life.