Category Archives: Technology
News from Tavarua: Computer Class
Residents in the Computer Class at Tavarua Senior Apartments in Carlsbad, CA, started 2017 with subscribing to the EngAGE Blog. They love to be able to find out what new things are happening with EngAGE. They feel a sense of unity … Continue reading
News from Metro Compton: Computers
Residents at Metro Compton Senior Apartments learned how to transfer files from their computers to flash drives. One more technological challenge conquered! ~ Sandra Vargas, Regional Program Director
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Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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EngAGE Video: The Challenges of Learning About Technology
Thanks to EngAGE tech guru Miles Morse for making this wonderful video about the challenges older adults face when learning about technology, and thanks to our EngAGE community residents from Coventry Court, Dorado, and Jasmine Senior Apartments for participating on … Continue reading
Posted in Community News, Coventry Court, Dorado, Jasmine, Learning, Technology
Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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Profiles: Stewart Brand
“Profiles” is a new EngAGE Blog category devoted to occasional posts about older people who have made a significant creative impact in our world. Today’s subject: STEWART BRAND, whose Whole Earth Catalog (1971) is referred to as “the book that changed … Continue reading
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News from La Coruña: Computers
News from La Coruña Senior Apartments in Van Nuys, CA: The computer class offers residents an introduction to using computers. Students learn how to build folders, do research on the Internet, and print photos. Instructor Polet Zargarian reports that motivated student James is very serious … Continue reading
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Connecting with Others When You’re Homebound
Two great advantages of living in an EngAGE Community are (1) you and your neighbors share an interest in creativity, and (2) you have the opportunity to participate in stimulating classes and special events right there on site. But what can … Continue reading
Metro Compton News
Program Assistant Laura Martos does double-duty at Metro Compton Senior Apartments in Los Angeles where she also facilitates these classes. Computer Literacy: Residents meet in a group setting, or one on one, to learn basic computer skills and receive Internet … Continue reading
Posted in Community News, Exercise/Sports, Hand-Crafting, Metro Compton, Technology
Tagged changing aging, creative aging
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