Strategies for Successful Ageing
What choices are you making to stay happy, healthy, socially-connected and active as you age? During this five-week course, distinguished academics and physicians at Trinity College Dublin will present world-leading research in successful ageing, which may challenge many of the assumptions you have about growing old. Each week, we will investigate strategies for successful ageing: • Week 1 explores your perceptions and attitudes about ageing; • Week 2 focusses on improving your happiness and wellbeing, by defining what quality of life means to you; • Week 3 places a spotlight on health and presents tips for increasing physical fitness, improving nutrition, and maintaining brain health through the years; • Week 4 celebrates opportunities for staying connected by investigating the expectations you have set for yourself and by sharing your personal strategies for staying involved; • and Week 5 is all about creative ageing, in which we explore the talents and contributions of older adults and share your accomplishments with the world. Choose your approach to successful ageing The knowledge that you gain from this free online course will inspire you to choose activities and behaviours that improve your quality of life. Through this course, we hope you will think differently about ageing and recognise the many contributions that older adults make every day. As a community of learners, we will discuss what you’re doing to maintain your health, increase your wellbeing, maintain friendships and navigate life’s challenges. Together, we will discover the many opportunities for personal growth and community-building by exploring the skills, talents and dreams of older adults. By the end of the course, you'll be able to... This course is relevant for adults who wish to acquire strategies for successful ageing. No previous experience or qualifications are required. Founded in 1592, Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s highest ranked university. It promotes a diverse, interdisciplinary environment to nurture ground-breaking research, innovation, and creativity. Find out what this course is like by previewing some of the course steps before you join:
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| Rating | 4.2★ based on 5 ratings |
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| Length | 5 weeks |
| Effort | 2 hours per week |
| Starts | Jul 2 (earlier today) |
| Cost | $79 |
| From | Trinity College Dublin via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Deirdre O'Connor, Desmond (Des) O'Neill, Mary Ni Lochlainn, Rose Anne Kenny, Maria O'Sullivan, Virpi Timonen, Sabina Brennan, Eithne Sexton, Brian Lawlor, Denis Roche, Orna Donoghue, Deirdre Robertson |
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| Language | English |
| Subjects | Programming |
| Tags | C Health & Psychology |
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| Rating | 4.2★ based on 5 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 5 weeks |
| Effort | 2 hours per week |
| Starts | Jul 2 (earlier today) |
| Cost | $79 |
| From | Trinity College Dublin via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Deirdre O'Connor, Desmond (Des) O'Neill, Mary Ni Lochlainn, Rose Anne Kenny, Maria O'Sullivan, Virpi Timonen, Sabina Brennan, Eithne Sexton, Brian Lawlor, Denis Roche, Orna Donoghue, Deirdre Robertson |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Programming |
| Tags | C Health & Psychology |
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