Author Archives: EngAGE

Experience Talks 9/17: Lalo Alcarez & Talk Story

Posted on September 15, 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 on up … Continue reading →

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Experience Talks: Talk Story

Posted on September 14, 2011 by EngAGE

Experience Talks is pleased to announce a new segment of our show: Talk Story. Talk Story is a program of EngAGE, Inc., that produces a spoken word series, writing and performance classes, and radio show segments aired on the Experience … Continue reading →

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Proposed New LGBT Housing in San Francisco

Posted on September 13, 2011 by EngAGE

Although it will be several more years before the project gets underway, the need is already apparent. “The 55 Laguna Project in San Francisco would include 330 multifamily market rate units, at least 32 affordable family units and…109 apartments geared … Continue reading →

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Culturally Sensitive Senior Living

Posted on September 12, 2011 by EngAGE

Nikkei Senior Gardens in Arleta, CA (a district in the San Fernado Valley, adjacent to LA),  was designed especially to attract older Japanese residents. “Nikkei celebrates Japanese culture, including Japanese language and cooking classes, walking proximity to the community center,  … Continue reading →

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Secrets to Longevity?

Posted on September 11, 2011 by EngAGE

There have been many studies done across the world to try to find out why some people lead extremely long lives. The primary factors that contribute seem to be common sense: eat more plant-based foods, exercise, reduce stress. But some people have … Continue reading →

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News from the Team: Tim Carpenter

Posted on September 8, 2011 by EngAGE

Ever wonder what EngAGE Founder and Executive Director Tim Carpenter does in his spare time? He climbs mountains! Below are pictures of Tim (in the dark shirt) with his brother Tom, taken on his latest hike up Mt. Baldy (officially … Continue reading →

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Music May Help Ward Off Hearing Loss

Posted on September 7, 2011 by EngAGE

News from NPR’s Health Blog: “If you spend a lot of your life interacting with sound in an active manner, then your nervous system has made lots of sound-to-meaning connections that can strengthen your auditory system,” says Nina Kraus, director … Continue reading →

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