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Rep. John Lewis Marks the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
In a preview of this week’s special Moyers & Company exploring the momentous August 1963 March on Washington, Bill Moyers and Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) walk to the spot in front of the Lincoln Memorial where Lewis, Rev. Martin Luther … Continue reading
Hal Lasko: 97-year-old Computer Artist
“Approaching a century in age, Lasko is now having his work shown for the first time in an art exhibition and also has prints for sale online.” He was in his 80s when he discovered this new artistic career! Click … Continue reading
Worth Repeating: Travel Even If You Can’t Travel
“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 7/27/12: Many seniors are unable to travel, either because of physical limitations or … Continue reading
Stay Mentally Sharp by Reading
“Can doing mental exercises help your mind stay sharp in old age?” Recent studies suggest that “reading books, writing and engaging in other similar brain-stimulating activities slows down cognitive decline in old age, independent of common age-related neurodegenerative diseases. In particular, people … Continue reading
“Still Dreaming” Documentary Test Screening at NoHo SAC – Public Invited!
See the “Still Dreaming” Documentary Test Screening: Monday, July 29th, 7:00 p.m. Reserve your free tickets by calling the NoHo Senior Arts Colony at 866-255-1124. In addition to the screening, the evening will feature a talk-back with director Hank Rogerson, the … Continue reading
What Is Nostalgia Good For? Quite a Lot.
“Nostalgia has been shown to counteract loneliness, boredom and anxiety. It makes people more generous to strangers and more tolerant of outsiders. Couples feel closer and look happier when they’re sharing nostalgic memories. On cold days, or in cold rooms, … Continue reading
Aging in Place: Simple Home Modifications Can Help
Sometimes remaining in a well-loved home is important to ensure a senior’s comfortable later years. Home renovations can make that possible and may be more cost effective than a move to an assisted living facility. Two articles offer helpful suggestions: “Aging … Continue reading
