Online education for seniors done right - Jean Chatzky, Bankrate.com

Research shows that learning something new is one of the best ways to keep your mind healthy. No wonder people over 50 seem to naturally gravitate to the vast world of online learning for everything from pursuing a passion to retooling for a new career. One in 10 students who take online courses at Kaplan University, for instance, is over 50, says Sophie Vlessing, senior vice president at Kaplan Higher and Professional Education. Kevin Hawkins, 56, of Washington, D.C., recently graduated from Kaplan University with a bachelor's degree in health and wellness after a 36-year career in broadcasting. Now Hawkins runs his own online health and wellness coaching business. "I knew I needed more education to shift careers, and I liked the flexibility of taking online courses," Hawkins says. http://www.bankrate.com/financing/senior-living/jean-chatzky-online-education-done-right/