It is a time for people to give back to society, through their wisdom, power and spirituality, the lessons, resources and experiences accumulated over a lifetime. In addition, evidence points to a correlation between continuing education and longevity. Long-lived adult learners typically enjoy books, language, the arts, and learning. They're inquisitive about life, about things that have real meaning to them. Continuing education over the life span is more than desirable.
Today there is greater recognition of diversity among older adults.
Contact your local museum, library, church, technical or high school, hospital, clinic, community center, senior center or YMCA for opportunities in your interest areas. Contact organizations like these to find out what programs are available. If they interest you, ask to be added to their mailing list for future announcements. Better yet, many of these programs and courses have been taken on the road, bringing easy access to local communities. Independent study and distance education programs enable students to learn from the comfort of their own homes as they conference with professors via telephone, correspondence, and online computer services.