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...
by admin | Apr 7, 2022 | ALLE Learning, Brain Engagement, Classes, Experience, Lifelong Learning Classes, Senior Discussions, Well-being
During a recent ALLE Learning class that explored the history of Route 66, lifelong learners compared information and memories that reflected and recalled many different reasons for travel on the infamous highway. Most of the memories were funny such as a child - one...
by admin | Feb 8, 2022 | ALLE Learning, Brain Health, Depression, Emotion, Experience, Health & Wellness, Well-being
One challenging aspect of aging comes later in life when older adults seek new and interesting ways to continue having purpose and meaning in their lives. Retiring from a job, moving from a long-time home, or feeling disconnected from familiar daily routines can lead...
by admin | Jan 14, 2022 | Brain Engagement, Brain Health, Emotion, Experience, Health & Wellness, Well-being
The start of a new year is an opportunity to implement new programs and practices that benefit seniors. To encourage residents to look to the future and see the positives in their lives, consider adding a daily Gratitude Practice to your community’s wellness routine....
