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 | 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...
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 | 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...
by admin | Aug 18, 2019 | ALLE Learning, Dementia Information, Experience, Peer support, Senior Discussions, Well-being
How does a lifelong learning program fit in a Memory Care setting? Whether it is Dementia Friendly Tempe, a Senior Day Center, or a senior adult living community for memory care, organizations across the US are using lifelong learning classes to generate enthusiasm...
