Author Archives: EngAGE
Older Americans Volunteer Services Award Recipients Honored
Many elders spend a tremendous amount of time volunteering their services and, once a year, several are chosen for their significant contributions to the community. From the Burbank Times: On Tuesday, May 8th, the Burbank City Council honored six recipients of … Continue reading
Experience Talks Online 5/19: John Walz & Steven Vanhauwaert and John Chiodini
Join us for Experience Talks Online, exclusive podcast interviews posted on our website. Carrying on the same tradition as our KPFK-FM/Pacifica Network syndicated radio show, the podcasts feature talented, creative people with experience worth sharing. Find our podcasts on the LISTEN PAGE of … Continue reading
Yiwen Zhang: EngAGE Summer Intern
EngAGE is delighted to have Yiwen Zhang with us for the summer. Ms. Zhang, an international student from Beijing, China, currently studies Public Policy at Pepperdine University. She gained event planning experience as a student cadre at Peking University during … Continue reading
“Free Brains”
From Nancy Goodhart, EngAGE Regional Programs Director and Instructor: “The Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation publishes The Power of Brain Aerobics: Maximize your Memory. Research on mental exercise has been reported by neurologists to reduce your chance of developing Alzheimer’s … Continue reading
Workers Stay on the Job Longer
“More older Americans nationwide are choosing to remain part of the workforce than they were a decade ago, according to data by the National Bureau of Labor Statistics. Whether the reason is financial necessity or personal satisfaction, one thing is … Continue reading
Community Photo Album: April
Activities at our busy communitites in April included gardening, exercising, and decorating hats for spring. Click on the pictures to enlarge them.
The Benefits of Reading
“Your Brain on Books: 20 Proven Benefits of Being an Avid Reader” was posted HERE on Best Colleges Online, but 19 of the benefits cited, for example, improve memory, enhance creativity, and stave off dementia, are equally important to older readers. The 20th … Continue reading
