Author Archives: EngAGE

International Perspective: Aging in Canada, Mexico, and Japan

It’s always interesting and instructive to learn how other countries are dealing with their aging populations. Here’s a collection of articles about: Canada – “Boom, Bust, and Economic Headaches” Mexico – “An Aging Population with Limited Services” Japan – “Japan’s Bold … Continue reading

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News from NoHo SAC: Reader’s Theatre Performance

The North Hollywood Senior Arts Colony “Readers Theatre” presented a reading of “Letters” on March 30th in the NoHo SAC lounge. The letters were to and from Presidents, Artists, Actors, Writers, and more. The performance was warmly received by an audience … Continue reading

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Are You Aware of the Financial Scams That Target Older Adults?

Unfortunately, there a scammers in the world who are particularly fond of taking advantage of older people. Fortunately, the National Council on Aging has assembled a helpful list of the top ten financial scams that you need to know about … Continue reading

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Experience Talks: Check Out Our Archives

Tune in to Experience Talks, our weekly “Radio Magazine for the Experienced Listener,” 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 now syndicated on up to 100 … Continue reading

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Are Old People Beautiful?

An interesting article in the Chicago Tribune exhorts, “Stop telling your friends they’re beautiful — it’s making them sick.” A new book by Renee Engeln entitled, Beauty Sick: How the Cultural Obsession With Appearance Hurts Girls and Women, “explores the ways we … Continue reading

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News from Park Plaza: Yoga Class

Exciting news from EngAGE Program Director Elizabeth Sampson: Park Plaza in North Hollywood, CA, has a new Yoga Class and it is amazing. Susan Diol started teaching here in late February and it is nothing short of astonishing. I didn’t … Continue reading

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News from NoHo SAC: Artists Enjoy “Never Too Late” Reception

The March Art Show kicked off with a lovely reception. Congratulations to the talented artists who enjoyed sharing their work with friends, neighbors, and all who stopped by NoHo SAC. Visitors to The Road on Magnolia Theatre, which shares the lobby gallery … Continue reading

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