by admin | Oct 13, 2021 | Brain Engagement, Brain Health, Dementia Information, Health & Wellness, Memory Care, Senior Discussions, Well-being
Aging, by design, brings new challenges to all of us. The adage that age is just a number may be a pleasant thought but falls flat in reality. That doesn’t mean older people have to give up on things. Instead, they must find ways to live differently. Jane E. Brody...
by admin | Aug 25, 2021 | ALLE Learning, Lifelong Learning Classes, Senior Discussions, Well-being
Studies show lifelong learning promotes brain health, and most older adults embrace the idea of keeping their mind active and staying informed about the world around them. But “lifelong learning” often conjures an image of seniors sitting in front of a screen or...
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 | 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...
