by admin | Dec 15, 2022 | 21st Century, Brain Engagement, Brain Health, Dementia Information, Health & Wellness, Memory Care, Senior Living Population, Well-being
American poet Emily Dickinson described the wonder of the human brain with a simple verse. Her verse, The Brain is wider than the Sky, tells about the brain’s marvelous capacities of thought and creativity. “The Brain is wider than the Sky” The Brain—is wider than the...
by admin | Oct 17, 2022 | Brain Engagement, Brain Health, Dementia Information, Experience, Health & Wellness, Lifelong Learning Classes, Senior Discussions, Senior Living Population, Well-being
We know that people love to learn. It is good for our brains to learn new and novel information and build stronger communities by promoting better mental, physical, social, and emotional wellness. Not only are residents affected by a robust learning program, but also...
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 | Aug 6, 2022 | Brain Engagement, Brain Health, Dementia Information, Experience, Health & Wellness, Lifelong Learning Classes, Senior Discussions, Senior Living Population, Well-being
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 differences between the...
by admin | Jun 21, 2022 | Brain Engagement, Brain Health, Dementia Information, Health & Wellness, Lifelong Learning Classes, Memory Care, Senior Discussions, Well-being
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. Our modern world is changing quickly. New technologies and innovations challenge us to remain...
by admin | Nov 23, 2021 | 21st Century, Brain Engagement, Brain Health, Dementia Information, Experience, Health & Wellness, Lifelong Learning Classes, Memory Care, Senior Discussions
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. Do we provide...
