b'INSPIRING LIVINGM ore and more aging Americans, many now retired, are heading back to school, enjoying online classes, streaming pre-recorded lessons, and listeningtoan increasing array of podcasts. Whether learning languages, updating job skills,improving entrepreneurial aptitude, returningto favorite studies, or pursuing degrees, these later-in-life students are not only trending, but theyre also influencing college, museum and alumni programs, particularly lifelong learning. The benefits are well-documented. Ampleresearch shows mental activity helps to stave off age-related cognitive and memory decline.LEARNING, TO BE WELL Learning new subjects and skills has also been shown to enhance self-esteem, improving not only emotional health, but physical as well.It was auto industrialist Henry Ford who said, As if you needed more reasons to be a lifelong Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 80 learner, theres also the social benefit. Birds of a feather not only flock, but also bond, support or 20. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. and inspire together. We couldnt agree more with Mr. Ford.Apparently, were not alone.Now, theres a word we can sink our teeth intoat Shannondell. Which is why, when youexplore the abundance and variety of lectures, classes, and demonstrations available to you as a Shannondell resident, youll understand just how important lifelong learning is to our overall wellness program. 2'