Author Archives: EngAGE

KPFK-FM Pledge Drive

Posted on October 20, 2011 by EngAGE

  We’re pre-empted this week but you can show a little love to our radio program’s home base, KPFK-FM 90.7 Los Angeles,  by donating during the Pledge Drive. Click here to see what gifts are available when you pledge!   … Continue reading →

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Presidential Citizens Medal

Posted on October 20, 2011 by EngAGE

EngAGE congratulates 2011 Presidential Citizens Medal award winners Elizabeth and Stephen Alderman, founders of the Peter C. Alderman Foundation, which establishes mental health clinics around the world for victims of rape and other forms of extreme violence, and Dr. Judith Broder, creator of The … Continue reading →

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More Older Adults Now Using Facebook & Other Social Media

Posted on October 19, 2011 by EngAGE

The Atlantic reports  that “more and more elderly adults, including some centenarians, are learning how to use Facebook and other social networking sites to maintain relationships with family and friends and prevent loneliness and depression.” The Pew Research Center’s Internet & … Continue reading →

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Road Scholars

Posted on October 18, 2011 by EngAGE

Active seniors who like to travel can do more than just see new sites. Road Scholar provides the opportunity to study and learn while exploring in 150 countries: “Road Scholar, the not-for-profit leader in educational travel since 1975, offers more … Continue reading →

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Being a Comedienne’s Mother

Posted on October 17, 2011 by EngAGE

Maggie Griffin, 88, is comedian Kathy Griffin’s mother and a regular on her daughter’s reality TV show. How doe she handle her own recent fame and her daughter’s often outrageous humor? Click here to read the story!    

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Online Computer Training for Seniors

Posted on October 16, 2011 by EngAGE

“SeniorNet Online Learning Center is a virtual campus offering online computer and Internet Lesson Plans for Boomers, Seniors or anyone who would like to gain more enjoyment from their computer.” Over 300 lesson plans cover Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows 7, Vista, XP, … Continue reading →

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Experience Talks 10/15: Russell Banks

Posted on October 13, 2011 by EngAGE

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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