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 | Nov 10, 2022 | Brain Engagement, Brain Health, Health & Wellness, Memory Care, Senior Discussions, Senior Living Population
According to Positive Psychology, “resilience is the ability to bounce back when encountering the challenges that are an inevitable part of life.” An interesting thing about resilience is that it applies to everyone. Whether you are an employee in a senior living...
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...
