The 42st annual conference of the Adult and Higher Education Alliance (AHEA) was held at the University of Central Florida in March 2018 and explored the theme, "Quality of Life in Adult Learning." The purpose of the Adult and Higher Education Alliance (AHEA) is to help institutions of higher education develop and sustain learning environments and programs suitable for adults. Papers were presented about widely varying approaches to the best practices related to the role of adult learning in enhancing quality of life. In addition, factors that may contribute to the improved quality of life for adult educators, was also discussed. (Individual conference papers contain references.)