Category Archives: Learning
Oldest Park Ranger Brings Black History to Life
Betty Reid-Soskin, America’s oldest National Park Ranger, works at the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, CA, honoring the women who did factory worked for the war effort. “A black woman who has seen both … Continue reading
Jerry Reid Goes to College at 68
We posted a few days ago about the opportunity to audit college classes, but there’s always the possibility of a more traditional arrangement. Jerry Reid, 68, “filled a void in his life by heading back to school to get a college degree after … Continue reading
Older Students Are Welcome to Audit College Courses
“Public institutions often have lifelong learning programs. In Florida, for instance, residents 60 and over can audit classes free at state universities through the Senior Citizen Tuition Fee Waiver Program. New York enacted similar legislation in 1974, and perennial bills … Continue reading
Navigating the Digital World When You’re Over 60
“A new center in New York focused on high-tech gadgets aims to help people 60 and older who have been left behind in a digital daze. The Senior Planet Exploration Center, officially opened Thursday (3/8) in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood, offers free … Continue reading
Free Online Education
January is back-to-school time for a new semester and if you’d like to take some classes, you’re in luck, even if you can’t get to a college campus. “Massive Open Online Courses” are available in everything from Improving Your Spanish … Continue reading
Volunteer Opportunity: AARP Driver Safety
We’ve posted in the past about the importance of knowing when to give up driving, but it’s also important to know that there are things you or your family member can do to keep driving longer safely. AARP offers a … Continue reading
Creativity and the Brain
“Charles Limb wants to know what happens in our brains when we play piano. Limb, a professor of otolaryngology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, has a side project that involves brain research. He’s also on the faculty at the … Continue reading
