Category Archives: FYI
May Is Older Americans Month
At EngAGE, we like to celebrate older people every day, but May is the official month for this special event. This year’s theme is “Blaze a Trail,” something our EngAGE community residents would support wholeheartedly! From the U.S. Dept. of Health … Continue reading
Los Angeles Town Halls: Cultural Equity & Inclusion Initiative
The first of 12 Town Halls for LA County’s Cultural Equity & Inclusion Initiative takes place on May 2nd in Torrance at 7 pm. Members of the general public are invited to join the conversation and share their comments, ideas and … Continue reading
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Aroha Philanthropies: Artful Aging
We’d like to call your attention to a wonderful new website from our partners, Aroha Philanthropies: ARTFUL AGING On it you’ll find resources — books, articles, research, documentaries, feature films, and more — to further develop the Artful Aging community. You’ll also find … Continue reading
Are You Registered to Vote?
You can check your voter registration status on the California Secretary of State’s website. Is it difficult for you to get to the polls to vote? You can get a one-time or a permanent vote-by-mail application here. There are many … Continue reading
Ashton Applewhite Knows What to Call Older People
Ashton Applewhite, author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, has a solution to the nagging question, “What should we call older people?” Some older people don’t like to be called “seniors,” some are uncomfortable being called “elders.” Check … Continue reading
Get Informed About Candidates’ Positions on Social Security, Medicare, and More
“Millions of American families are impacted by decisions made in Washington on Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid yet these issues remain on the back-burner for many political candidates in the 2016 campaign. It’s important that voters understand Presidential and Congressional … Continue reading
The Sightlines Project: How Well Are Americans Doing in Critical Areas of Well-being?
EngAGE Founder and Executive Director Tim Carpenter sent along information about The Sightlines Project: “The developed world is bearing witness to a 21st century miracle – the possibility of living well to the age of 100 and beyond. Three out … Continue reading
