Why Not? : My Seventy Year Plan for a College Degree

by Small, Helen

• ISBN13: 9780983284659
• ISBN10: 0983284652
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-07-01
• Publisher: Stl Distribution North Amer

Summary

At the age of 83, Helen Small returned to college to pursue her lifelong dream of obtaining her college degree. She let absolutely nothing stand in her way.....not her age, not her seventy year hiatus from education, or even the significant challenges of mastering the world of modern computer technology. Helen became an icon on her college campus. She was a confidant and mentor for many of her young college classmates. Her professors marveled at her vitality and passion for learning. At the age of 87, Helen graduated from college, but the story does not end here. She continued her education, and at the age of 90, she received her masters degree in psychology. She currently works at the Vital Longevity Center, a University of Texas sponsored research center that studies the aging brain. She lectures on the topic of maintaining lifelong mental vitality."Why Not?'' is Helen's inspirational story. It is also a guide to remaining significant throughout life. Helen shares her insights and considerable knowledge of how to maintain lifelong mental acuity and vitality.

Table of Contents

Dedication	p. 7
Acknowledgments	p. 9
Forward	p. 11
Introduction	p. 13
Anything is Possible with Commitment and Determination	p. 17
The Joy of Life Embraces the Love of Learning	p. 27
Family Matters!	p. 35
Staying Forever Young	p. 43
You Still Have Much to Offer	p. 53
Gender, Romantic Involvement, and Socio-Emotional Adjustment Among the Elderly	p. 61
The Evolving World of Education for the Elderly	p. 69
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness	p. 81
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