by admin | Sep 13, 2022 | 21st Century, ALLE Learning, Brain Engagement, Brain Health, Dementia Information, Health & Wellness, Lifelong Learning Classes, Senior Discussions, Senior Living Population, Well-being
"Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young."Henry Ford We've known for a long time that people love to learn and that learning new and novel information is good for our brains. A recent study published by...
by admin | Apr 7, 2022 | ALLE Learning, Brain Engagement, Classes, Experience, Lifelong Learning Classes, Senior Discussions, Well-being
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 such as a child - one...
by admin | Mar 8, 2022 | ALLE Learning, Brain Engagement, Brain Health, Experience, Lifelong Learning Classes, Memory Care, Senior Discussions
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's commitment to our...
by admin | Feb 8, 2022 | ALLE Learning, Brain Health, Depression, Emotion, Experience, Health & Wellness, Well-being
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 daily routines can lead...
by admin | Aug 25, 2021 | ALLE Learning, Lifelong Learning Classes, Senior Discussions, Well-being
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 of a screen or...
by admin | Oct 1, 2019 | ALLE Learning, Lifelong Learning Classes, Senior Discussions
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. Since 2000 we have experienced a fully functioning space station, the ubiquitous Smartphone, music,...