Author Archives: EngAGE
NEA Report Reveals Findings about the Arts and Health in Older Adults
The findings of this new report are at the core of what EngAGE does: “Older adults who create art and attend arts events have better health outcomes than adults who do neither.” Staying Engaged: Health Patterns of Older Americans Who … Continue reading
News from NoHo: How Our Brains Work
On Thursday, Dr. Ravi Rao captivated and wowed residents at NoHo Senior Arts Colony, in North Hollywood, CA, with his exceptional presentation which explored facts about how our brains work. Intelligent discussions arose from questions posed by our curious residents … Continue reading
Posted in Community News, Learning, NoHo Senior Arts Colony
Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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Experience Talks 9/10: Beth Baker
Tune in to Experience Talks, our weekly “Radio Magazine for the Experienced Listener,” on Sundays at 5:00 PM PT on KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles, 98.7 FM Santa Barbara, 99.5 China Lake, 93.7 N. San Diego, streaming live online, and … Continue reading
News from Cotton’s Point: Yoga
Yoga has arrived at Cotton’s Point in San Clemente, CA, and the residents are beyond excited to include the class in their daily routine twice a week. Yoga instructor Mirt Norgren brings many years of yoga experience that allows her … Continue reading
Posted in Community News, Cotton's Point, Yoga/T'ai Chi/Mindfulness
Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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News from Piedmont: Fun and Games and Learning
Residents at Piedmont Senior Apartments in North Hollywood, CA, thanked their volunteer Poker teacher as they celebrated his final class before he returns to school at Northeastern University in Boston. Bingo with a purpose: In the Spanish class taught by … Continue reading
News from Magnolia @ 9th: Crafting for the Community Cup
The Craft Class at Magnolia@9th in San Bernadino, CA, is gearing up for the EngAGE Community Cup (formerly the EngAGE Senior Olympics). Residents are attending the class with extra enthusiasm and dedication because they have been working on the project … Continue reading
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Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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Labor Day: Lewis Wickes Hine
“Lewis Hine, a New York City schoolteacher and photographer, believed that a picture could tell a powerful story. He felt so strongly about the abuse of children as workers that he quit his teaching job and became an investigative photographer … Continue reading
