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Ariane Karakalos

A Lifetime of Curiosity: Science Centers and Older Adults - 1 views

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    Browse PublicationsA Lifetime of Curiosity: Science Centers and Older Adults A Lifetime of Curiosity A Lifetime of Curiosity: Science Centers and Older Adults Wendy Pollock, Editor ASTC, May 2009 With the first wave of baby boomers now looking to the next phase of life, the time is right for museums to expand their engagement with older adult audiences. This publication offers positive examples, inspirational stories, and resources for those who are ready to get involved
Karen Wade

Adult females oust teenage boys as largest gaming demographic | The Rundown | PBS NewsHour - 0 views

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    Well, I must fess up that I'm one of those adult females pushing out those teenage boys. And, like the study, I only play on my iPhone and iPad. What does that say about our world today I wonder. ? Should we develop more humnities-oriented games for folks like me, or should I just decide to "get a life" and get off-line? Thoughs
Karen Wade

As America grays, businesses help seniors age in place - The Washington Post - 0 views

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    New services and devices allowing older adults to stay in their homes.
Ruth Cuadra

Coloring Isn't Just For Kids. It Can Actually Help Adults Combat Stress. - 0 views

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    Read the comments too. Coloring is a big stress reliever for adults. How about coloring books in third spaces?
Ariane Karakalos

ART INTO LIFE: FOR OLDER ADULTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AND DEMENTIA - LEM Project - 0 views

  • This report is relevant to anyone interested in evidencing the contribution creative learning and museum experiences can have on mental health and wellbeing. This report is the result of a partnership between Tate Modern, London and SLaM (South London and Maudsley) NHS Foundation Trust. As well as the specific results of the programme, it offers an excellent literature review of mental health and wellbeing findings.
Megan Conn

Live 20 More Years and You May Never Die, expert claims - 0 views

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    This seems so far fetched... but fascinating.   Would wreak some major havoc on our traditional audience model (kids, teens, adults, seniors). 
Ruth Cuadra

Google Announces An Online Data Interpretation Class For The General Public - 0 views

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    Businesses-as-schools has the potential to (further) disrupt the higher education and adult learning market. As companies edge into a role as teacher, how will they balance their own interests and the social goals of mass education?
Ruth Cuadra

More women in their 40s are having babies - 0 views

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    Older mothers make sense when young adults are living with the parents longer. How will this change what museums need to provide in terms of family experiences?
Garry Golden

MoMA | MoMA Teens Take Over Inside/Out: Overheard @ MoMA - 1 views

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    'Overheard' models are a good youth (and adult) pop culture fit
Ruth Cuadra

Millennials read more books than their elders, Pew study finds - 0 views

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    Among younger Americans who did read at least one book, the median or typical number read in the past year was 10, but they seems to value libraries less than older adults.
anonymous

Family Matters: The Money Squeeze : NPR - 0 views

  • Nearly 10 million adult children are caring for aging parents today,
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