Thriving in the Third Age

Discover lifelong fulfilment through learning

We are researching to build a future where lifelong learning blossoms, never retires.

We aim to empower senior individuals to learn again, engage and create new avenues for their silver-age career. Whether transitioning from a professional career or reigniting long-held passions, the Third Age Learning Research and Design groups aim to craft a transformative learning ecosystem that makes every day count.

People in their 50s and 60s start businesses at twice the rate of those in their 20s, with a 70% success rate compared to 28% for younger entrepreneurs*

Our Third Age Learning Research and Design groups focus on understanding the motivations, desires, and needs of those navigating longer lives, crafting learning opportunities that transform aspirations into achievements.

If you are approaching your silver-age in the next 10 years, your participation will help us shape lifelong learning futures better- because it's not just about living longer, but living better.

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*source credits: AARP and Oxford Economics, 2016; Cox et al. 2014

Why Third Age Learning matters

Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives

By 2050, the number of people living with dementia is projected to triple globally, but studies show that 40% of dementia cases could be prevented through continuous cognitive engagement.**

Stay Relevant with Purpose

Social isolation increases the risk of premature death by 29%, yet older adults who actively participate in meaningful activities report 50% higher levels of life satisfaction.***

Financial Freedom

By 2030, people aged 60 and above will contribute over $20 trillion to the global economy, but without reskilling programs, nearly 40% of this demographic may face underemployment or financial insecurity.*

*source credits: AARP and Oxford Economics, 2016; Cox et al. 2014

**Dementia prevention, intervention, and care: 2024 report of the Lancet standing Commission Livingston, Gill: et al.

***National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education; Health and Medicine Division; Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences; Board on Health Sciences Policy; Committee on the Health and Medical Dimensions of Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults. Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: Opportunities for the Health Care System. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 2020 Feb 27. PMID: 32510896.

What we do

Research and Insights

How might lifelong learning, enhanced by innovative technologies, can unlock cognitive potential, foster social connections, and empower older adults?

Designing Learning Opportunities

We are designing silver-age learning programs and experiences drawing from the principles of Andragogy, Heutagogy, Design and Systems thinking for professionals approaching their silver age or have taken voluntary retirement and even for the caregivers who chose to not work in their early years.

Inspirational Stories

We are curating life stories of people to learn about their intentions and motivations behind taking up learning opportunities in their silver-age and made an impact!

We embrace lifelong learning as the foundation for reinvention and growth

Our mission is to craft an inclusive ecosystem where silver-age professionals thrive through curiosity, collaboration, and new opportunities. By merging wisdom with innovation, we aspire to unleash boundless potential at every stage of life.

Interested?

Whether you're a researcher, scientist, technologist, designer, educator, or lifelong learner, your perspective matters. Share your thoughts, and join the movement of the Third Age Learning.

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