Category Archives: Learning
Learning Something New When You’re Older
“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” the saying goes. It’s long been thought that the best time to learn something new is when you’re very young. But we now know that, while younger learners have advantages, older learners can achieve far … Continue reading
Dr. Rita Levi Montalcini at 103
We’ve marveled for years at the brilliant Nobel Prize winner, neuroscientist Rita Levi Montalcini and she continues to amaze. In good health at 103, she commented: “I can say my mental capacity is greater today than when I was 20, since … Continue reading
Lifelong Learning: Elder Quest
If you live near a college campus, it’s quite possible that you’ll have an opportunity to continue learning through a program designed especially for seniors. One example is Elder Quest at Utah Valley University. Read more about it here.
Link Established Between Altruism and Interest in Cultural Events
From Pacific Standard: Would you like to meet people who are engaged in their communities, tolerant of others’ differences, and more willing than most to help out those in need? Try a concert hall, theater lobby, or art museum. People … Continue reading
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91 Year Old Navajo Code Talker to Receive Degree
From KOAT Channel 7, Albuquerque: “Chester Nez will receive his University of Kansas degree on Monday. He was one of the original 29 Code Talkers in an all-Navajo Marine platoon who created a secret code based on their language used by … Continue reading
Going to College for One Day
If you live in New York City and you have some disposable income, One Day University offers excellent opportunities to learn about your favorite subject — or something completely unfamiliar — in single one-hour classes taught be respected authorities in the field. From … Continue reading
Stephen Jepson: “Never leave the playground!”
Stephen Jepson is a former art professor and master potter whose work is in the Smithsonian Museum Collection of American Crafts. His instructional videos teaching pottery techniques are sold worldwide. But his passion in later life is advocating — and demonstrating … Continue reading
