Author Archives: EngAGE
International Perspective: Canadian Technology That Helps Seniors Bounce Back from Falls
“Falls are the leading cause of injury hospitalizations among Canadians 65 and older, with one in three expected to suffer a tumble this year. “But as more people delay retirement, staying on the job into their 70s or later, researchers … Continue reading
Affordable Senior Housing in Massachusetts & Maine
Affordable housing is a challenge across the country. Here are examples of what’s going on in New England: “Rockport [MA] and other communities deal with threat to affordable housing posed by expiring mortgages.” – Click here to read more … Continue reading
Tim Carpenter Speaks at 55+ Housing Council 2012 Expert Series
Tim Carpenter, Founder and Executive Director of EngAGE, shared his vision of what a senior apartment community should be like at a recent event sponsored by the 55+ Housing Council. The Council provides networking, education and partnering prospects for Southern … Continue reading
Experience Talks 4/21: Talk Story: Democracy – Part Two
Tune in to Experience Talks, our “Radio Magazine for the Experienced Listener.” Saturdays 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time on KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles, 98.7 FM Santa Barbara, 99.5 China Lake, 93.7 N. San Diego, streaming live online and now syndicated … Continue reading
Intergenerational Art, Reading, & Technology Programs
Great reports about intergenerational programs across the country! Santa Rosa, CA: “Extraordinary moments happened one after the next at a Santa Rosa retirement community when 32 middle-school art students presented the portraits they’d drawn of 32 of the residents. Nearly all … Continue reading
Ellen Gornstein Retires After 45 Years of Elder Studies
“If your grandparents take a chair aerobics class at their assisted living facility, Ellen Gornstein may have played a role. If you have a loved one in a nursing home, Gornstein may have had a role in how that person is … Continue reading
International & Historical Perspective from 1926
Have you ever found yourself wondering what will become of the world when the younger generation takes over? Click here to read the “crushing indictment of the modern girl” written in 1926 for The Manchester Guardian!
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