There is a saying around these parts that goes "old parrot does not learn to talk", to attest to the impossibility of older people to learn a trade. This type of castrating, limiting belief, which implicitly carries the negative opinion that it is difficult for older people to learn something new, has become generalized and there are those who believe it to be true.

Nothing could be more false, I even believe that parrots also learn new things when they grow up; recently I was given one as a gift, because its owner died. It even imitates the cat and manages to confuse us, because we think it is her until we discover that it is him, and this is a bird that has its years.

But back to the people, it has been sufficiently demonstrated that the brain does not age, that it can renew neurons, of course, taking into account some recommendations, which have to do with food, sleep and stress management, among other factors. There are digital games that offer among their advantages the exercise of the brain.

_{Collage with some of my works in oil and watercolor.}.

It was after my retirement when I started to study drawing and painting. Activity that I like very much and that has given me great satisfaction, where I am still learning.

I was over sixty years old when I became interested in the world of writing on the blockchain and the study of cryptocurrencies, where I still keep myself. All the changes that are taking place in this context attract me, so I know I still have a lot to learn.

I not only got started in this work but also influenced my children, family and friends to join this world of Hive and related: some of them are still there.

I believe that resistance to learning is related to an individual's willingness to study, research and learn. Those who like this world will remain active regardless of their age, but those who have not been very attached to study, or blindly believe in the premise that because of their age they can no longer learn, will remain on the sidelines by their own decision.

I know many older people who are pursuing postgraduate studies, have obtained a degree, are self-taught in some trade, and some are even studying with their children at the university, with important achievements.

This age has a number of advantages for those who want to learn something new: there is more free time, there is no rush, but the desire to learn something; there are andragogic orientations with strategies adapted to the needs or previous experiences of the learner and the best is a time when knowledge is just around the corner, thanks to the Internet.

_{Posing with my work winning the unique prize for the anniversary of the art school, in the exhibition for that reason.}

The sensation that is obtained every time new learning is acquired is very encouraging, it gives enthusiasm and desire to obtain more knowledge and has a favorable impact on the esteem of the older adult.

I recommend that you do not deprive yourself of gaining more knowledge because of erroneous beliefs related to age. This is the best time.