Author Archives: EngAGE

Homelessness Among the Elderly

Posted on October 10, 2012 by EngAGE

October 10th is World Homeless Day: “The purpose of World Homeless Day is to draw attention to homeless people’s needs locally and provide opportunities for the community to get involved in responding to homelessness, while taking advantage of the stage … Continue reading →

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The Legacy Project

Posted on October 9, 2012 by EngAGE

From The Legacy Project website: “The Legacy Project has systematically collected practical advice from over 1500 older Americans who have lived through extraordinary experiences and historical events. They offer tips on surviving and thriving despite the challenges we all encounter.” … Continue reading →

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The Pros and Cons of Reverse Mortgages

Posted on October 8, 2012 by EngAGE

“Thanks to the Great Recession, millions of older adults are entering retirement  with fewer savings, no pensions and skyrocketing health care costs. Others are  being forced into retirement before they’re ready thanks to job loss and  layoffs. The bottom line … Continue reading →

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How Music Affects the Brain

Posted on October 7, 2012 by EngAGE

Music is more than simply enjoyable; it also affects the brain, from reducing stress to improving memory and language skills to helping the brain recover after injury. Click here to read more.  

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Worth Repeating: A Day in Radio – 1939

Posted on October 6, 2012 by EngAGE

“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 10/4/11:   It should come as no surprise that EngAGE likes radio … Continue reading →

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Connie Sawyer: Oldest Member of Motion Picture Academy

Posted on October 5, 2012 by EngAGE

Somehow this LA Times article, published when the Academy Awards were imminent, slipped by us, so we’re catching up: “At 99, Connie Sawyer is one of the oldest members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences….Sawyer’s been in show … Continue reading →

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Experience Talks Archive

Posted on October 4, 2012 by EngAGE

Experience Talks will be pre-empted on Saturday for a KPFK-FM Fund Drive, so this is a good time to explore the online archive of our previous shows on our website’s Listen Pages.  The archive is filled with great interviews since 2006. … Continue reading →

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