Author Archives: EngAGE
Holiday Gifts for Seniors
Many older people aren’t interested in receiving “stuff” as gifts. Maybe they’re downsizing, or they’re aware that they have everything they want, or maybe they’re struggling in this difficult economy and would prefer to receive something useful. Elder blogger Ronni Bennett … Continue reading
Using Technology to Follow the Aging Process
Oregon Health & Science University is conducting an interesting study using simple motion detectors to track seniors’ movements in their homes. From OregonLive: “In the future, a doctor or family member with access to the data may be able to notice … Continue reading
On December 5th: National Call-In Day to Prevent Cuts to Social Security & Medicare
From The National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare website: “Our goal is to flood Congress with calls reminding them that Americans of all ages and political parties do not support cutting middle-class benefits to pay for deficit reduction.” … Continue reading
Drummer Viola Smith Celebrates Her 100th Birthday
What 100-year-old women drummer got acknowledged by Zildjian Drums on her birthday? The fabulous Viola Smith, billed as “the world’s fastest girl drummer!” November 29, 2012: “We celebrate the 100th birthday of Zildjian’s longest running endorser, Viola Smith. Anyone who watched entertainment reels in … Continue reading
Dr. Rita Levi Montalcini at 103
We’ve marveled for years at the brilliant Nobel Prize winner, neuroscientist Rita Levi Montalcini and she continues to amaze. In good health at 103, she commented: “I can say my mental capacity is greater today than when I was 20, since … Continue reading
Worth Repeating: A Senior Center Without Walls
“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 12/5/11: Not everyone has the ability to get to a local senior … Continue reading
Lifelong Learning: Elder Quest
If you live near a college campus, it’s quite possible that you’ll have an opportunity to continue learning through a program designed especially for seniors. One example is Elder Quest at Utah Valley University. Read more about it here.
