Josh and Susan Fried
both 68
class
3 days
a week
but
no
grades
not
for
new
career
just
want to
learn
with
like-minded people
in the past
Josh
was
dentist
Susan
was
english teacher
They moved
from New York
to Rockville
with family
they wanted
to expand
their
life in retirement
Osher Lifelong learning institute
150'000 men and women
participate
each year
affiliated with
colleges
and
universities
best-known advanced adult educational programs
in USA
tend to attract
educated
and
passionate
people
the members
often
become
new friends
Lifelong learning programs
are communities
Participants
not only learn things
but
have
closer contact
with the others
Social component
is
very important
there is
waiting lists
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Medical research
prooved
that
intellectual stimulation
for aged people
promote
healthy minds
staying cognitively active
is associated
with
a lower risk of
Alzheimer’s disease
showed
reading
crosswords
puzzles
playing cards
attending classes
reduce
risk of Alzheimer
The Bernard Osher Foundation
founded in 1977
Art education
has
a program
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes
The senior Director
say
all locations
try to have
this type of program
Lifelong learners
don't need
specifics skills
they learn
subjects
they were maybe
interested
in the past
Costs
about $500
for one year
At the Johns Hopkins program
$400
for two days
at Collegium at Westchester Community College