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Academy for Seniors

For older adults, staying active is the key to preserving health. Researchers have found that mental exercise is just as vital as physical exercise.

The Timbers of Shorewood presents its Academy for Seniors, a lecture series followed by lively discussion. All sessions are 30 minutes and take place at the Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 N. River Rd, Shorewood, IL.

“We are proud to offer our Academy for Seniors,” said Amy Odell, director of activities at the Timbers. “We present highly interesting sessions, and we invite the community to participate.”

For older adults, staying active is the key to preserving health. Researchers have found that mental exercise is just as vital as physical exercise. They call it “cognitive reserve” (CR) which is the ability to maximize performance through recruitment of brain networks.

Many scientific studies show that a healthy mix of both physical and intellectual activity helps seniors maintain overall well-being. Older adults can attain a healthy body and a healthy mind which help delay or modify the onsets of dementia and Alzheimer’s. One method for the mind is continuing education. A person is never too old to learn.

“We are very aware that continuing education has overwhelming positive benefits,” Odell said. “We offer the Academy for Seniors for learning, keeping the mind sharp, and camaraderie.”


Academy for Seniors Graduation Ceremony 2024

Nineteen senior citizens received a certificate of achievement at a graduation ceremony after completing the Timbers’ Academy for Seniors 24-week course titled, “The Science of Natural Healing” in June of 2024. Read more >>

Academy for Seniors Graduation Ceremony 2022

Ten seniors in Shorewood received a certificate of achievement at a graduation ceremony after completing the Timbers’ Academy for Seniors course on brain function in April of 2022. Read more >>


The Timbers of Shorewood is a rental retirement community which provides senior independent living and assisted living apartments and a full schedule of activities and services. Residents whose needs may change are able to stay in the same place and receive appropriate and compassionate care. Furnished apartments are also available for a short-term stay – a weekend, a week, a month or longer.

For more information call 815-609-0669.