by admin | Jan 12, 2023 | Brain Engagement, Brain Health, Emotion, Experience, Health & Wellness, Senior Discussions, Well-being
A familiar song released in 1929 reminds us that in addition to feeding our mind, body, and spirit, we also need to take time to celebrate ourselves. If you are unfamiliar with the song "Give Yourself a Pat on the Back," take a minute and listen to this simple song....
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 | 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 | 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...
