Author Archives: EngAGE
Danceworks
EngAGE is always excited to learn about intergenerational programs and we are certainly enthusiastic about this one, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. From the Danceworks website: Founded in 1992, the mission of Danceworks, Inc. is to enhance the joy, health and … Continue reading
International Perspective: Chinese Elders Face Unexpected Challenges
In our society, we tend to believe that elder abuse must be almost non-existent in Chinese communities in the U.S. because of the respect accorded elders in that culture. However, that is not necessarily the case. Read more in an article … Continue reading
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News from Casa Bonita
Gloria Tinajero, EngAGE Social Services Coordinator who does double-duty as a Latin dance instructor, reports, “The Latin Dance class offers the residents an opportunity to listen to music, exercise, learn new dances, learn about music from other cultures and come together as group. … Continue reading
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Experience Talks 12/15: KPFK Fund Drive
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
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Seniors? Elders? Oldsters!?
Elder-blogger Ronni Bennett of Time Goes By wrote a recent post in which she shared her letter to editor Arthur S. Brisbane of the New York Times requesting that the newpaper change some of the language it uses when referring … Continue reading
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Two Approaches to Help with Alzheimer’s
HotHardware.com reports on a new device to help with care for Alzheimer’s patients: “The new Memo Touch tablet acts a new memory assistant that helps seniors with short-term memory loss maintain their independence and age in their own home… ‘If … Continue reading
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Stylish at 100
We enjoy Ari Seth Cohen’s blog, Advanced Style, because it helps redefine what older people look like. Take a look at this recent post which features Rose, a New York resident and a very stylish centenarian. And this one, which features Ruth, … Continue reading
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