Unit 2: Senior Learners and the Concept of Wellbeing

Advantages of Learning in Older Age

3.1 The Amazing Fertility of the Older Mind

In this activity you will find out why it is never too late to learn something new and how to approach learning in older age. In his work, David Robson, a science journalist specialising in the extremes of the human brain, body and behaviour, has explored the fertility of the older mind and overcoming of stereotypes of older people through learning.

When reading the article by David Robson, 'The Amazing Fertility of the Older Mind' make a note of the things that are new to you and even surprising in the text. 

Then compare your answer with the model answer.