Author Archives: EngAGE

Senior Housing Options: Massachusetts

EngAGE is always interested in learning about housing options for seniors in other parts of the country. Here are three stories from Massachusetts that we think you’ll find interesting, too: Amesbury Housing Authority’s Heritage Towers is part of a “supportive housing … Continue reading

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National Senior Center Month

Dale at Transition Aging Parents wrote: “I recall my mother complaining back in the early 1980s.  She told me my grandmother absolutely refused to go back to their local Senior Center, because, as my grandmother put it, ‘the center made … Continue reading

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TimeSlips: Creative Storytelling Project

TimeSlips is an exciting new free interactive resource for storytelling designed to support growth and learning with people with dementia and their caregivers — but it’s fun for everyone. The website launches this weekend, but EngAGE Blog readers can get a sneak preview:   … Continue reading

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Improv Everywhere: Black Tie Beach Party

“Improv Everywhere is a New York City-based prank collective that causes scenes of chaos and joy in public places.  Created in August of 2001 by Charlie Todd, Improv Everywhere has executed over 100 missions involving tens of thousands of undercover … Continue reading

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Protecting the Rights of Low-Income Seniors

  “The National Senior Citizens Law Center is a non-profit organization whose principal mission is to protect the rights of low-income older adults. Through advocacy, litigation, and the education and counseling of local advocates, we seek to ensure the health … Continue reading

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Preparing for an Emergency in LA County

SNAP is the Special Needs Voluntary Registry that’s been set up as part of Los Angeles county’s emergency preparedness plan. The Registry allows anyone with physical disabilities or other limitations to register to facilitate the planning and implementation of disaster response by first-responder … Continue reading

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Experience Talks T-Shirts, Mugs, Totes & More!

  Experience Talks is our non-profit Pacifica Network public radio program that shares the experience of dynamic baby boomers and beyond in a way that communicates across generations. If you like our show, here’s a chance to show us a little … Continue reading

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