Author Archives: EngAGE
What Does It Feel Like to be Old?
NPR reporter Jennifer Ludden tried on a special suit developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology AgeLab to find out what physical problems most older people have to cope with daily. It was an eye-opening experience for her. “[The suit] is meant … Continue reading
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Experience Talks 5/21 Pledge Drive
Experience Talks will be pre-empted tomorrow for a pledge drive. You can use this opportunity to contribute to KPFK-FM, your listener-sponsored public radio station. Just click here to go to the KPFK website for more information. You can listen to … Continue reading
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News from Solara Court
Residents at Solara Court enjoyed participating in a small craft project. They took two pieces of glass, decorated each piece and then taped them together with copper tape. Beautiful results! A small project with big impact. Contributed by Jewel Forga
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Writers and Typewriters
There’s a certain sense of romance that surrounds the image of a writer hard at work at a typewriter. But now, the typewriter has faded from the scene, replaced by a rather less romantic image of a writer staring at a computer screen. The UK’s Guardian … Continue reading
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The Queen of England and Her iPad2
Yes, even the Queen of England has embraced technology! Click here to learn more. Did you know that the royal family also has a Facebook Page? Click here to stay up-to-date, but you’ll need to join Facebook if you want to … Continue reading
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News from Burbank Senior Artists Colony
Clarence Johnston, BSAC resident and well-known jazz drummer with over fifty years of professional experience, was interviewed recently by Laura Swett, a volunteer with the National Center for Creative Aging. One observation: “Age is not in my mind at all. I’m … Continue reading
How Fonts Affect Learning
An article in the New York Times asks this trick question: Is it easier to remember a new fact if it appears in normal type, like this, or in big, bold letters, LIKE THIS? The answer is neither. Font size … Continue reading
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