Education and Learning for Seniors

AARP

AARP is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to addressing the needs and interests of persons 50 and older. Through information and education, advocacy and service, we seek to enhance the quality of life for all by promoting independence, dignity and purpose.

Appalachian Lifelong Learners at WVU

Elder Hostel

Website with online learning information, links, and ways to stimulate the learning experience through online experiences as well as travel experiences.

Family Conversations with Older Drivers: Safe Driving for a Lifetime

For older adults, limiting driving presents practical problems and can cause strong emotions, from sadness to anger. Family members themselves may feel angry, frustrated, or guilty about depriving their loved one of the freedom of driving.

Despite these concerns, family members and older drivers alike prefer to keep these conversations ”in the family”.

Senior Net

Website for information related to senior education; links to various topics of interest to seniors in adding to their continued lifelong learning experiences.

Senior Summer School

Website that offers summer learning/vacation experiences for adventurous seniors. Website offers all information as well as pricing, downloadable brochure and other pertinent information.

WVU Center on Aging

The West Virginia University Center on Aging provides research, education, clinical services to improve the health and wellbeing of older people and those who care for them in West Virginia and across the nation.