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 | Feb 16, 2021 | Lifelong Learning Classes, Senior Discussions, Well-being
For senior adults, lifelong learning is the joy of connecting with their community in a new and fun way. A consistent lifelong learning program provides residents with frequent opportunities to establish a new sense of energy, purpose, and enthusiasm, and it may be...
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...
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...
by admin | Oct 1, 2019 | ALLE Learning, Lifelong Learning Classes, Senior Discussions
Out with the old, in with the new! Y2K (January 1, 2000) ushered in a brand, new century, and a wave of industry disruptive companies, and out-of-this-world technology. Since 2000 we have experienced a fully functioning space station, the ubiquitous Smartphone, music,...
by admin | Sep 10, 2019 | ALLE Learning, Experience, Lifelong Learning Classes, Senior Discussions, Well-being
No matter whom we are or what our stage in life might be we can all benefit from adopting a growth mindset. But what is it and how can it help us achieve a higher quality-of-life later in life? The lifelong learning growth mindset begins with curiosity and moves down...
