During this time of slow recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic and continued social distancing, the County wants to ensure everyone stays connected to helpful supports and maintain daily enjoyment. We are very pleased that Montgomery County providers and non-profit organizations throughout the US have done such an excellent job presenting their programming online and via telephone.
Through the County's Caregiver Blog we provide updates on virtual happenings that will enhance the lives of caregivers and their loved ones. We feature: Engage@HOME and Podcast episodes, plus list programs that are low cost or freely available, whether you seek lifelong learning, health and wellness, support groups, fitness, access to our libraries and much more.Click here to visit the County's Caregiver BlogIn response to Covid-19, Life Long Learning Center's have adapted their programs and are now offering virtual classes. Please visit each of the center's website to learn more.MONTGOMERY COUNTY HAS FIVE LIFELONG LEARNING CENTERS
Through academic research it has been proven there are significant benefits associated with learning and social engagement. During this time when many continue to stay indoors we are thrilled to see our local lifelong learning organizations adapt their programs to virtual sessions. Also, you may be caring for a loved one who will appreciate a "no stress" opportunity to keep engaged. No need to dress up either!
Everyone now can enjoy non-academic classes through lifelong learning non-profit centers in the region. Generally, classes are offered as single sessions at affordable prices. Their programs include classes in computer training, fitness, topical events, languages, history, music, health, guidance on successful aging, and caregiver support.
Click the links below will take you on a journey exploring local lifelong learning: Montgomery College, Oasis, Live and Learn Bethesda, Senior Planet, and OLLI.
Additionally, County Residents can access national programs that provide both caregiver programming and general lifelong learning for older adults. These include Covia - Well Connected, Caregiving TeleConnection, The Smithsonian, NPR and so many for outstanding organizations. See just a few listed below.
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WellMedFoundation's Caregiver Teleconnection
The Caregiver Teleconnection program has one-hour conference calls, at no cost. These sessions cover a wide range of interesting topics related to the care you provide to your loved one. You can get expert advice, ask questions and talk to other people who are also providing care. Offering you the support and education you need to help you take care of yourself and your loved one. Click here to view their lives and recorded programs.
Go4Life
ENDURANCE. STRENGTH. BALANCE. FLEXIBILITY.
Go4Life, an exercise and physical activity campaign from the National Institute on Aging at NIH, is designed to help you fit exercise and physical activity into your daily life.Click here to stay new fitness lifestyle
 Leading Age Podcast Aging Unmasked PodcastAging Unmasked is a new podcast from LeadingAge where we normalize, humanize, and unmask taboos in aging. Subscribe to AgingClick here to listenWell Connected - phone lifelong learning - English CONNECT FROM ANYWHERE The Covia Well Connected program is a community made up of participants, staff, facilitators, presenters, and other volunteers who care about each other and who value being connected. All groups are accessible by phone from wherever you are at no cost to you. Este galardonado programa ofrece actividades, educación, grupos de apoyo y conversaciones amistosas por teléfono o en línea.
Conéctese desde cualquier lugar
Well Connected Español es una comunidad compuesta de participantes, empleados, facilitadores, presentadores, y otros voluntarios que se preocupan por los demás y que valoran estar conectados. Todos los grupos son accesibles por teléfono o computadora desde cualquier lugar sin costo alguno.
EdX - Online University Education classesedX is the trusted platform for education and learning. Founded by Harvard and MIT, edX is home to more than 20 million learners, the majority of top-ranked universities in the world and industry-leading companies. As a global nonprofit, edX is transforming traditional education, removing the barriers of cost, location and access. Fulfilling the demand for people to learn on their own terms, edX is reimagining the possibilities of education, providing the highest-quality, stackable learning experiences including the groundbreaking MicroMasters® programs. Supporting learners at every stage, whether entering the job market, changing fields, seeking a promotion or exploring new interests, edX delivers courses for curious minds on topics ranging from data and computer science to leadership and communications. edX is where you go to learn. Click here to visit the EdX special Covid-19 webpage
TED Talks - Respected lecturesTED is a global community, welcoming people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world. We believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and, ultimately, the world. On TED.com, we're building a clearinghouse of free knowledge from the world's most inspired thinkers — and a community of curious souls to engage with ideas and each other.
MIT Open CoursewareUnlocking Knowledge - MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW) is a web-based publication of virtually all MIT course content. OCW is open and available to the world and is a permanent MIT activity. Empowering Minds - Through OCW, educators improve courses and curricula, making their schools more effective; students find additional resources to help them succeed; and independent learners enrich their lives and use the content to tackle some of our world’s most difficult challenges, including sustainable development, climate change, and cancer eradication. Click here to explore MIT OCW
NPR at your fingertipsIt is easy to keep in touch with current events, topical issues, cultural conversations At the top of the NPR webpage you select from the follow broad catagories: - News - Arts an d Life - Music - Shows and Podcasts - and the opportunity to Search Under each category you can then take a deep dive into the extensive array of NPR broadcast, past shows and programming. Click here to stay your NPR enjoyment
The Smithsonian
Smithsonian is a community of learning and the opener of doors. We invite learners of all ages and educators everywhere to discover our extraordinary collections and research. The Smithsonian virtual platforms allow visitors to take self-guided, room-by-room tours of several exhibits and areas within the museum from their desktop or mobile device. ... You can explore the virtual tours here.
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