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International Perspective: Japan Is Changing How We’ll Grow Old

Posted on December 28, 2015 by EngAGE

“Japan is on a demographic collision course with an aging population and a declining birth rate. But around the country experiments are under way that may turn the burdens into benefits.” This post contains a 360 degree video. It’s shot … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom of the Aged

Posted on December 27, 2015 by EngAGE

“For six New Yorkers age 85 and older . . . old age is a mixture of happiness and sadness, with less time wasted on anger and worry.” For the past year, New York Times journalist John Leland and photographer Nicole Bengiveno … Continue reading →

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Worth Repeating for the Holidays: “Peanuts” Voice Over Actors Share Memories

Posted on December 26, 2015 by EngAGE

Worth Repeating for the Holidays: Holiday posts that we think are still timely, interesting, or just plain fun! From 12/22/14: “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is a classic musical animated television special based on the comic strip, “Peanuts,” by Charles M. Schulz. … Continue reading →

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Worth Repeating for the Holidays: “A Visit from St. Nicholas” First Published 1823

Posted on December 25, 2015 by EngAGE

Worth Repeating for the Holidays: Holiday posts that we think are still timely, interesting, or just plain fun! From 12/24/14:   The Troy Sentinel, which served Rensselaer County in upstate New York, was the first to publish Clement Clarke Moore‘s “A Visit from … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 24, 2015 by EngAGE

Everyone at EngAGE wishes you the happiest of holidays! And this year, as an added gift for all of us, there will be a full moon on December 25th! The last full moon that occurred on Christmas was in 1977, … Continue reading →

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Experience Talks 12/27: Tamika Washington

Posted on December 23, 2015 by EngAGE

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 →

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Villa Anaheim: A Holiday Visit from Centralia Elementary School Children

Posted on December 22, 2015 by EngAGE

EngAGE Vice President Nancy Goodhart shared these recent photos taken at Villa Anaheim during a visit by children from Centralia Elementary School. Nancy reports, “Warmth and smiles all around.” EngAGE offers a variety of classes, workshops, and special programs at … Continue reading →

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