Browse “Lifelong Learning”
30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice From the Wisest Americans
Books and Chapters
More than one thousand extraordinary Americans share their stories and the wisdom they have gained on living, loving, and finding happiness.
50+ Library Services: Innovation in Action
Books and Chapters
Some of the most engaged and frequent users of public libraries are over the age of 50. They may also be the most misunderstood. As Baby Boomers continue to swell their ranks, the behavior, interests, …
92-Year-Old Instructor Embodies UNLV’s Lifelong Learning Program
via Las Vegas Sun | Articles and Blog Posts
From the Las Vegas Sun Article: Ruth Elliott, 92, teaches a parapsychology course to seniors at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNLV Paradise campus in Las Vegas. She is the oldest instructor at Osher, …
Active and Receptive Arts Participation and Their Association with Mortality Among Adults in the U.S.
via PubMed | Research and Studies
Epidemiological studies on the arts are not common in the United States, especially studies on active engagement by older adults. This national study addressed associations between arts participation and mortality, including both passive and active …
After Watching This Your Brain Will Not Be Able to See
Videos
Boyd examines how individuals can take advantage of neuroplasticity to maintain their brains.
Aging, Creativity and Art: A Positive Perspective on Late Life Development
Books and Chapters
The research presented in Aging, Creativity and Art: A Positive Perspective on Late-Life Development suggests that creativity continues into the later years; higher-order mental abilities related to creativity, like imagination and problem-solving, persist until late …
ALA Public Programs Office (PPO)
Websites
From the website: The American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office empowers libraries to create vibrant hubs of learning, conversation and connection in communities of all types.
As We Live Longer, How Should Life Change? There is a Blueprint.
via The New York Times | Articles and Blog Posts
This article provides an overview of “The New Map of Life,” developed by the Stanford Center on Longevity that “reimagines education, careers, cities and life transitions for lives that span a century (or more).” Journalist …
Booming Blog (The New York Times)
via The New York Times | Articles and Blog Posts
The New York Times “Booming” blog retired in February 2014, but its articles can be accessed on the newspaper’s site.
Creative Aging 101: Older Adult Learners
Videos
In this video, Lifetime Arts trainer, Abigail Jefferson, introduces applicable to teaching older adults that inform best practices in creative aging program design. Additionally, she presents considerations and adaptations that may need to be implemented …