The National Resource Center for Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes serves as the national center fo
The National Resource Center (NRC) for Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes is headquartered at the Northwestern University’s School of Professional Studies on the Chicago campus. The NRC serves as the national center for the current network of 125 lifelong learning institutes throughout the nation. The National Resource Center for Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes plays a lead role in disseminatin
12/09/2019
“Study after study shows that engaging with creative efforts and lifelong learning not only increases your lifespan, but it also makes it so much better.”
Aging in the Right Place: Creativity can set you free The Reinvention Convention, which is a collaboration between The Senior Friendship Centers, The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Ringling College and
12/03/2019
The Osher NRC December Newsletter is now available online!
December 2019 Osher Institutes Newsletter from the Osher NRC Experience the timeless splendor of Japan and South Korea on this unique, custom-designed itinerary, featuring three nights in Kyoto and a seven-night cruise across the full length of the serene Inland Sea of Japan from Himeji, including historic ports of Japan such as Miyajima, Sakaiminato and Moji...
12/02/2019
Tapping The Gifts And Perspectives Of Older Adults-So-Called ‘Third-Agers’-With A New Prototype For Travel "We are going to lay it out over the globe wherever the Peace Corps is active. We are developing a prototype for all 124 Oshers.”
Always looking for more ways to connect with your community? The American Library Association (ALA) has a great resource highlighting potential community partnerships for older adult organizations.
10/04/2019
"That’s why for Active Aging Week, presented by Humana, taking place October 1-7, people of all ages are encouraged to celebrate active living, reminding us that well-being goes beyond exercise and a healthy diet – it includes mental, social and emotional health, too."
Get Social by Celebrating Active Aging Week Well-being goes beyond exercise and a healthy diet
10/02/2019
The October issue of the Osher NRC newsletter is now available online!
08/14/2019
We would add join and volunteer at your local Osher Lifelong Learning Institute to this list:-)
I’m Retired. What Should I Do Now? Here are some ideas to help you feel happy, healthy and fulfilled
08/02/2019
The August Issue of the Osher NRC Newsletter is now available online! http://nrc.northwestern.edu/?p=1545
07/30/2019
Just wow...“Don’t stop. You can still do things when you get older. Just keep moving and be interested in things.”
103-year-old woman breaks running record, shares life advice Julia "Hurricane" Hawkins knew she's be a good runner because she had a lot of practice sprinting to answer her landline.
07/24/2019
7 Insights on Ageism That May Surprise You What resonated with a writer who attended The Ageist conference
07/12/2019
"Strategies that are interdependent, intergenerational and intersectional can help abolish ageism."
Building Toward Age Equity: Three Inter-Changing Models Strategies that are interdependent, intergenerational and intersectional can enourage age equity and help abolish ageism.
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