Category Archives: Health
Elders of Organic Farming Gather to Discuss the Future
“Perched on a California cliff high above the Pacific surf, with whales spouting offshore, the Esalen Institute beckons to those seeking physical and spiritual betterment. But for a week in January, it served as Mount Olympus for two dozen organic farmers. … Continue reading
EngAGE Receives $10,000 Grant from Bank of America
EngAGE is very pleased to announce receipt of a $10,000 grant from Bank of America. The grant we received is part of ongoing investments the Bank of America Charitable Foundation is making to address immediate critical needs, such as hunger … Continue reading
Navigating Health Care Reform: Actors Fund Free Seminar 11/12 at LBSAC
“Covered California- Navigating Health Care Reform” Presented by The Actors Fund Designed for artists, students, entertainers and those in the performing/creative arts, this free workshop and discussion will help you understand the Affordable Care Act and provide you with clear … Continue reading
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Late Bloomers: 9 Women Who Succeeded Late in Life
From Julia Child to Grandma Moses, here are the stories behind the success of nine famous, talented, late-blooming women.
Posted in Acting, Art/Architecture, Film/Television, FYI, Health, Writing/Storytelling
Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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Stay Mentally Sharp by Reading
“Can doing mental exercises help your mind stay sharp in old age?” Recent studies suggest that “reading books, writing and engaging in other similar brain-stimulating activities slows down cognitive decline in old age, independent of common age-related neurodegenerative diseases. In particular, people … Continue reading
What Is Nostalgia Good For? Quite a Lot.
“Nostalgia has been shown to counteract loneliness, boredom and anxiety. It makes people more generous to strangers and more tolerant of outsiders. Couples feel closer and look happier when they’re sharing nostalgic memories. On cold days, or in cold rooms, … Continue reading
Sensors Help Monitor Senior Health and Safety at Home
There are many ways that technology can help seniors living alone (and their families) feel more comfortable about their health and safety. The familiar emergency call buttons are just the beginning. “Already, some companies are offering monitoring packages that place … Continue reading
