The Senior Learning Network is keeping learning alive for seniors by bringing live interactive programming to senior centers, libraries, community centers, etc.

1. www.seniorlearningnetwork.com

2. What is the Senior Learning
Network?
 SLN is dedicated to lifelong learning
through videoconferencing to connect
senior centers, community centers,
libraries, and schools to each other and
nonprofit organizations such as museums .

3. Need
 During the baby boomer years, 1946-1964
(inclusive), 77.3 million Americans were born.

4.  Beginning January 1st, 2011 every single day more than
10,000 Baby Boomers will reach the age of 65. That is
going to keep happening every single day for the next 19
years.
 Life expectancy has risen to 78 years
 This group of seniors makes up a highly-educated and
independent group of people.

5. SeniorsTalk About Interactive
Videoconferencing

6. Brain Research
 The medical evidence shows that an older brain is every bit as
capable as a younger brain when it comes to making new
connections between nerve cells.
 The connections between neurons, called dendrites are made at
the same rate in older adults (aged 55+), then in younger adults
(aged 20-30).
 The collective body of research clearly shows that creativity and
learning has life-long potential and should be considered
essential along with other services provided to older adults.

7. Survey ofTopics
 History – Museums / Other countries then & now
 Science / Environment – How trends affect the future
 Book Clubs
 Entertainment
 Health
 Writing Memoirs
 Mentoring

8. Tailoring to Seniors
 Over 600Video Conferences to choose from and the list grows
nearly every week!
 Presentations are interactive – See and talk to the presenters
 Less formal
 Time for questions during and after
 We are always listening…what do you want to learn?
 We encourage seniors to present video conferences

9. Ad Hoc Uses of SLN
Once a member, the network is yours to use.
Professional Development
Meetings
Clubs
Consultations
Discussions

10. What Equipment is Needed?
And Enhanced Internet Connectivity and a
projection system.

11. Senior Learning Network Pricing
Senior Centers /Libraries
$40/mo.
Residential or Care Facilities
$40/mo.

12. How CanYou Help
 We are looking for meaningful ways to connect with
seniors
 Would you like to be a presenter?
 Visit our website at www.seniorlearningnetwork.com or
contact lynne@seniorlearningnetwork.com or
ellen@seniorlearningnetwork.com