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Carly Simon: Dyslexia and Creativity
“Few parents are thrilled by the news that their child has dyslexia. But increasingly, families are viewing the language processing disorder in a new light — not as a disability, but simply as a different way of perceiving the world. Indeed … Continue reading
Tim Carpenter and EngAGE Featured on NextAvenue
Chris Farrell, the “unretirement expert” at NextAvenue, wrote about the benefits of practicing the arts in your older years: “The bonuses of becoming creative in your 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s — with help from pros — show up in … Continue reading
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Worth Repeating: “Keep On Keepin’ On” Documentary Follows Legendary Jazz Trumpet Master Clark Terry
“Worth Repeating” is a weekly feature on the EngAGE Blog that will bring you previous posts that we think are still timely, interesting, or just plain fun! From 8/ 8/14: Julie Miller of Vanity Fair calls Keep On Keepin’ On … Continue reading
Photographer Douglas Kirkland Looks Back at 80
At age twenty-four, Douglas Kirkland was hired as a staff photographer for Look magazine and became famous for his 1961 photos of Marilyn Monroe taken for Look’s 25th anniversary issue. He later joined the staff of Life magazine. Watch a … Continue reading
Experience Talks 8/9: Live Show with Donna de Lory, David Newman, Govindas
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
Sharing Art Helps Medical Students Connect with Dementia Patients
“Many medical students are intimidated at the challenge of having to get accurate histories and establish a connection with someone who has a limited ability to communicate. . . Could a field trip together to the local art museum help?” A … Continue reading
Far More Psychotropic Drugs Are Prescribed to Older Patients
Findings from a study at the University of Michigan led by Dr. Donovan Maust, a geriatric psychiatrist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, suggest that physicians and insurers should reassess psychotropic drug use among the elderly: “…psychotropic drugs generally pose greater … Continue reading
