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Polls conducted with the baby boomers, and the senior new to retirement have consistently shown an interest in senior learning. Whether returning to college or less formal education, keeping mentally alive and challenged by learning new things slows down brain age.
While not formal, retirement schooling will help enhance retirement life. Sprouting up at colleges and universities, close to 55 communities around the country, specifically designed for the baby boomer generation, Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes provide learning opportunities, not how to retire, but specifically geared toward the mature learner. OASIS, another learning program expands their retirement best by also providing ways for mature adults to volunteer and get involved in their community.
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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 ... |
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, O ... |
Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes
By Cathy Severson MSCropping 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 c ... |
New Orleans Cooking Experience
By Caitlin WireAdult learning is an important part of retirement. Combining their love for travel with the desire to learn and experience new adventures, cooking schools are a popular for retirees. For those seeking a sophisticated approach to ... |
John C Campbell Folk School
By Caitlin WireThe North Carolina Folk School allows active seniors to enjoy the breathtaking mountains while engaging in lifelong learning in craft-related areas.Tucked away in the picturesque western mountains of North Carolina lies the John C. Cam ... |
Creating Balance in our After-50 Years
By Nancy Merz NordstromA 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, ... |
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 fiel ... |
University of Iowa Summer Writing Festival
Now in its 24th year, the University of Iowa Summer Writing Festival is a short-term noncredit creative writing program for adults administered through the University’s Division of Continuing Education. Each summer, we bring approximately 1,500 ... |
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