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90-year-olds share their version of “successful aging” by emphasizing friendships and lifelong learning

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...

Lifelong learners sharing their experiences become expert teachers about the topic

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...

Learning connects us via shared experiences and discussions about new topics

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...

Know Your Why

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...

The Power of Short Stories

by admin | Nov 18, 2020 | Dementia Information, Emotion, Experience, Memory Care, Well-being

Comfort and Familiarity, Who Knew? We certainly had no idea when we began introducing short stories into our Lifelong Learning program of the power contained within ten short pages. Is it the pleasant and often theatrical sound of the reader’s voice or the sense of...

Lifelong Learning & Social Distancing

by admin | May 26, 2020 | 21st Century, Experience, Lifelong Learning Classes, Senior Discussions, Well-being

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 classes. They were brainstorming, writing questions for discussion, participating in a book or author study, attending...
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