Building a Bigger World Through Lifelong Learning – Melanie VanVickle

Activity Profession, eLearning

The world can seem small for those in senior living. Loss of home and community can lead to isolation and depression. A robust lifelong learning program creates a bigger world, one that re-engages seniors with their own experiences and knowledge and promotes meaningful connections with those around them.

As the importance of lifelong learning has been realized in senior communities, activity professionals are being challenged to create educational opportunities for the seniors in their care.
A dynamic lifelong learning program offers opportunities for seniors to connect with the larger world on a daily basis. Appreciating science and nature helps . . .

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Activity Profession, eLearning, MEPAP Instructors, Regulations/Documentation

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Dementia, eLearning

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Activity Profession, eLearning, MEPAP Instructors

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eLearning, Programming

Advancing and Adapting Your Senior Fitness Programming

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eLearning, Programming

Horticultural Therapy’s benefits in Long Term Care Facilities

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