• Inspirations for Lifelong Learning

  • Feb 14 2025
  • Duración: 45 m
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Inspirations for Lifelong Learning

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  • In this episode, our guest Olive Bryanton, is the epitome of the life-long learner. Motivated to learn with her unending curiosity and desire to advocate and improve the lives of older adults, we learn about her journey to going back to PEI University to complete her Phd. Floursishing from her research, peer mentoring endevours and organizational connections, led Olive to her current advocacy work in community and government, leadership roles on needs older women in rural areas and role model for other later life learners. In this episode you will learn : How Olive defines life long learning and how her journey in education later life evolved and her accomplishments. Olive’s research about older women living in rural communities of PEI and her findings. About the CBC Gem documentary, “Never too Old”, that was made about Olive's journey. How her educational successes have opened doors to becoming an advocate, leader on issues of rural older women, partner on governmental projects and more! The opportunities and tools to empower older adults to participate in education later in life, including computer/technical skills, auditing and mentoring. The connection between intergenerational learning and awareness opportunities and reducing elder abuse. How older adults can reduce isolation through educational opportunities. Until next time - Stay Vibrant! ______________________________ Let us know if you enjoyed the podcast!! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Podcast_Listeners **Don't Forget to Rate our Show** ______________________________ Websites: Academy for Lifelong Learning Toronto https://allto.ca/introducing-the-academy-for-lifelong-learning-toronto/ Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse www.cnpea.ca Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario www.eapon.ca Later Life Learning Toronto https://llltoronto.org/ Episode Resources: CBC GEM: Never too Old https://www.cbc.ca/cbcdocspov/episodes/never-too-old What you need to know on lifelong learning February 2025 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) https://www.unesco.org/en/lifelong-learning/need-know Strategy 2024 -2026; Leading lifelong learning for a healthier worldWorld Health Organization: (WHO) https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/the-who-academy-strategy-2024--2026 ______________________________ About Olive Bryanton: Olive is an educator and passionate advocate for older adults. As a lifelong learner Olive received her bachelor’s degree in Sociology 1984, a master degree in education in 2009 and in 2019, at the age of 81, she defended her PhD in philosophy in education all from the University of Prince Edward Island. She has received an Honorary Degree from the University of Prince Edward Island for her advocacy work with older adults and lifelong learning. She was instrumental in the establishment of University of Prince Edward Island’s Mature and Part-time University Students Association; the Seniors Active Living Centre; the Seniors College of Prince Edward Island; and PEI’s Seniors' Safety Program. She was awarded the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal for her contributions to seniors provincially and federally and was appointed by the PEI Minister of Health to serve as an executive advisor for the development of their Seniors Health and Wellness Strategy for Prince Edward Island. CREDITS: This podcast is Funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. Producer: Todd Miller, The Podcast Experts Podcast Coordinator: Lisa Widdifield Co-Host: Sherry Baker, a member of our Podcast Senior Advisory Committee. ______________________________ Stay Connected : Don't forget, the best way to show your support and help us grow our Aging Vibrantly podcast, is to subscribe, like, share, rate and leave us a review Don't forget to also check out other episodes on our Youtube channel or wherever you listen to your podcast. Be sure to check our website eapon.ca to learn more resources on abuse prevention and protecting the rights and dignity of older adults. Disclaimer:This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as constituting or implying endorsement by EAPO of any entity, product, service or organization mentioned, referenced, or linked.
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