Author Archives: EngAGE
Elderspeak: Talking Down to Elders
Recently, Karen Austin wrote a guest post entitled “Elderspeak: Baby Talk Directed at Elders” for the excellent Changing Aging Blog. In it, she talks about the all too common tendency to talk down to older people: using a sing-song voice; speaking slowly; speaking … Continue reading
Worth Repeating: Grandfamilies
“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 3/5/12: “Across the United States, almost 7.8 million children are living in … Continue reading
“Silver: A State of Mind” from Women on Aging
Do you have gray hair? What kind of statement does gray hair make? Is it significant? Click here to see a beautiful collection of photographs by Vicki Topaz on the WomenOnAging.com website. Click here to see a 4:55′ video … Continue reading
EngAGE Blog Included in List of Top Senior Blogs
We’re pleased that “Best Senior Dating Sites” has included EngAGE in its list of the top 100 blogs for seniors. The categories include dating and relationship advice, travel, fitness, fashion, and lifestyle — our category. Thank you, Best Senior Dating … Continue reading
Tim Carpenter to Speak at University of Rhode Island
EngAGE Founder and Executive Director Tim Carpenter will give the Thewlis Lecture at the University of Rhode Island. Details here.
100th Anniversary of The Armory Show
This month marks the 100th anniversary of the opening of an art exhibition in New York City that “shocked the country, changed our perception of beauty and had a profound effect on artists and collectors. The International Exhibition of Modern Art … Continue reading
Community Highlights: January
The weather in Southern California is delightful year-round for gardeners and the results of their hard work are delightful to eat! These photos are from our Piedmont, Portofino, and Vermont communities. Click on any photo to enlarge it. Be sure to … Continue reading
