by admin | Dec 17, 2021 | Brain Engagement, Brain Health, Experience, Health & Wellness, Senior Discussions
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, people also stagnate...
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...
by admin | Jul 28, 2021 | Brain Engagement, Emotion, Experience, Peer support, Senior Discussions, Well-being
We recently sat down with five 90+-year-olds and asked them about the term “successful aging.” Do they like the term, does it apply to them, or do they find it odd? Before we met, I asked them to think about the term “successful aging” to have time to process the term...
by admin | Jun 3, 2021 | Brain Engagement, Experience, Lifelong Learning Classes, Senior Discussions
Lifelong learners are those who find opportunities – both formally and informally – to continue growing their knowledge base at all stages of life. Lifelong learning is directly linked to healthy and fulfilled lives. At ALLE Learning™ we have firsthand experience with...
by admin | Mar 26, 2021 | 21st Century, Classes, Experience, Lifelong Learning Classes, Senior Discussions
Learning is all about change, and change is what drives lifelong learning. When we become resistant to change or resistant to learning new things, our brains – and sometimes our lives – become stagnant and dull. Sparking curiosity and discussion is what keeps our...
by admin | Jan 28, 2021 | Experience, Lifelong Learning Classes, Senior Discussions, Well-being
Start with Why; How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action, by Simon Sinek, is a book written for corporate structures but resonates beautifully with senior communities (most of which operate within a corporate management structure). Sinek is "leading a...
