Retirement Leisure: What About a Book Group?
Our book group put together a list of questions to use during discussions. We don’t necessarily go down the list from top to bottom. Someone will just start talking about the things that occurred to them and then we jump from one subject to the other. We’ve read science fiction, poetry, non-fiction, mysteries and literary and genre fiction. One month, we read The Science Fiction Hall of Fame … [Read more...]
Lifelong Learning Plan Part of Your Retirement Strategy
Ed. Note -Your retirement strategy should include a lifelong learning plan. Stay young by exploring, discovering, and challenging yourself daily. 1. Expose yourself to people and organizations that KNOW stuff worth learning. Osmosis works really, really well and the right people/organizations are super filters for you. 2. Deliberately develop your intuition, instincts, inklings and … [Read more...]
Have Fun & Beat High Gas Prices
A NEW KIND OF HEALTH CLUB HELPS OLDER ADULTS BEATS HIGH GAS PRICES! “You don’t have to drive very far, or spend much money on gas, to keep physically, mentally and spiritually fit,” says Nancy Merz Nordstrom, author of “Learning Later, Living Greater: The Secret for Making the Most of Your After-50 Years” (Sentient Publications: ISBN: 1-59181-047-7). “Just join what I call a … [Read more...]
THREE WAYS AN ACTIVE MIND MEANS AN ACTIVE BODY IN LATER LIFE
Lifelong learning for older adults has been hailed by the experts as a kind of health club for our bodies, minds and spirits. In the words of Dr. Paul Nussbaum, Director of the Aging Research and Education Center in Pittsburgh, PA, “…every time your heart beats, 25% of that blood goes right to the brain. But while exercise is critical, it may be education that is more important.” He goes on … [Read more...]
Lifelong Learning Living Greater
Ed Note: Lifelong learning and RLM expert, Nancy Merz Nordstrom, M. Ed., author of Learning Later, Living Greater: The Secret for Making the Most of Your After-50 Year agreed to an online interview.What is your background/expertise in this field? I returned to school at age 51 (3 years after the death of my husband) where I saw how education can change your life. I earned an M.Ed. with a focus on … [Read more...]
Creating Balance in our After-50 Years
A greatly admired older friend of mine once said that a balanced life, after leaving full-time work, should be composed of one-third work, one-third play, and one-third giving back. For those of us in our “After 50 Years,” the opportunity to make that balanced life a reality comes once we bid adieu to the nine-to-five world. After that, it’s time to find the tools we need to create new … [Read more...]
LIFELONG LEARNING AFTER 50: A Health Club for Your Mind, Body and Spirit
Imagine the excitement of exploring the historical and cultural treasures of the Tuscan countryside, the thrill of taking part in a lively discussion about the life and works of Vincent Van Gogh, or the satisfaction that comes from helping a reluctant student discover the value of education. There’s no doubt such experiences would spice up your life. The good news is all this can be yours by … [Read more...]
Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes
Cropping up on colleges and universities around the country are the Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes(OLLI) which have become a center for lifelong learning. Designed specifically for senior adults, these programs provide courses specifically geared toward the mature learner. Osher provides classes designed for people who just love to learn. They tend to be more academically based than … [Read more...]
OASIS
As senior adults search for new ways to learn and grow, more organizations will offer programs to accommodate them. OASIS is one such program that is gaining popularity around the country for adult learning. Started in 1982, OASIS was developed to help senior adults continue to be active and productive members of society. Currently OASIS is found in 26 cities and reaches over 350,000 participants … [Read more...]
Senior Theater on the Rise
There has never been a better time to pursue senior theater. More individuals who are over 50 are turning to this activity to meet new people, challenge themselves, keep their minds sharp and make the most of the free time they have available. Senior theater can be challenging, rewarding and very enjoyable. Large Increase in Senior Performing Groups Senior performing groups are … [Read more...]