🗓️ April 30, 2024
Hosted by KMITL Lifelong Learning Center (KLLC)

The “Platinum Academy” project continues to empower active seniors with #UpSkills that promote lifelong learning and enhance both physical and mental well-being.

🌞 Morning Session:

🔍 “Technology and the Elderly”
A hands-on session on integrating technology into daily life — led by Assoc. Prof. Teerawat Prakobpol, Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, KMITL.

Participants learned to use Google Assistant for everyday needs such as finding recipes, navigating directions, and retrieving contact information on smartphones — all tailored for senior-friendly use.

🌤️ Afternoon Sessions:

🧠 “Cognitive Health in Aging: Brain Training to Slow Decline”
Led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Manika Wisetsathorn,
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education, Ramkhamhaeng University

The session covered:

• Short-term & long-term memory

• Movement-based cognitive stimulation

• Self-monitoring and prevention of memory deterioration

• Mental exercises through memory games like Sudoku and spot-the-difference puzzles 🧩

🍠 Final Activity: “Traditional Thai Dessert – Taro Bua Loi in Coconut Milk”
Led by Khun Nattapat Thaotang
Participants learned how to make colorful bua loi (rice flour dumplings) using natural ingredients such as purple sweet potato and pumpkin to form soft pastel-colored dumplings — all without artificial food coloring!

📌 Coming Up Next – May 3, 2024:
🧃 Healthy Beverages for Seniors – by the School of Liberal Arts, KMITL
👜 DIY Heat-Sealed Eco Bag Workshop – by Hua Takhe Old Market Community

👏 KLLC thanks all speakers and participants for making this day of learning and joy truly special.

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