Interest: Seniors & Caregivers
What is Creative Aging?
Published: February 6, 2018
Research on the aging process has shown that participating in the arts contributes to positive aging, promoting personal growth, enhanced well-being, and social engagement. Dr Gene Cohen’s landmark study on Arts and Aging illuminates how the creative arts promotes healthier aging. YDL has embraced this idea by offering several creative aging workshops for those 55 years and older. Local professional artists partner with the library to offer free instructional programs that build skills in the arts through participatory workshops and culminate in a public sharing. Recent courses in the Creative Aging series have included: Acrylic Painting: with artist Debra Golden Photography: with Jennifer …
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Techboomers: quality, up-to-date information and tutorials
Published: February 5, 2018
The Internet is changing our world. Techboomers can help you keep up. This free educational website teaches older adults and other inexperienced Internet users with basic computer skills about websites that can help improve their quality of life.
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Medline Plus
Extensive and up-to-date information about diseases, conditions, drugs, and clinical trials. Appropriate for patients, families, and doctors.
Value Line
With accurate and insightful investment research on companies, industries, markets, and stocks, Value Line gives you the tools to make smarter, more profitable decisions and to evaluate investments with confidence.
OverDrive/Download Destination/Libby
Download ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to your computer, tablet, phone, or eReader.
Hoopla
Download movies, television shows, music, comic books, eBooks, and eAudiobooks to your laptop or mobile device.
Consumer Reports
Complete access to the popular product evaluation and ratings magazine.
Ancestry
A large collection of census, vital, military, and immigration records for genealogy research. ***Remote access to Ancestry has ended. You will again have to use a library computer to access the database.***
Gardens
Pollinator and Community Gardens at YDL-Michigan
Learning Never Gets Old
Programs and services for older adults
