Monthly Archives: June 2011
One Thousand Origami Cranes Sent to Japan
The tsunami devastated so much in the affected communities in Japan, including elder care facilities. In sympathy, elders from St. John’s Nursing Home in Rochester, NY made one-thousand origami cranes–over one month–and sent them to the elders who are living … Continue reading
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Focus on Blogs: The ChangingAging Blogstream
Did you know that the EngAGE Blog is part of the ChangingAging Blogstream? The Blogstream is “a network of pro-aging blogs that brings together people and ideas and uses social media to communicate a new vision of old age.” It’s … Continue reading
Hollywood History Auctioned
On Saturday, 79-year-old actress Debbie Reynolds auctioned her fabulous collection of iconic costumes, props, furniture, and even cars from major studio films made throughout the entire history of motion pictures. You can see this amazing collection by clicking here, then downloading the PDF … Continue reading
Posted in Film/Television
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Experience Talks Live Radio Show
Just a reminder to join host Tim Carpenter on Monday, June 20th, 7:30 p.m., at Barnsdall Gallery Theater, 4800 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, for a live radio show recording session with guest Shawn Ryan, currently the Executive Producer of “The Chicago … Continue reading
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Kids Teach Seniors in Canadian Mentoring Program
Technological expertise may be more prevalent in the younger generation, but many seniors are eager to learn the ins-and-outs of Facebook, Twitter, Skype and YouTube. Now, a new pilot program in Thornhill, Ontario, allows secondary school students to get academic credit for helping … Continue reading
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News from Burbank Senior Artists Colony: “The Boyfriend” – Act Two
We posted Episode One of “The Boyfriend” here on our blog back in April. At last, Episode Two of this wonderful improv film is available on David Slater’s “Creativity, Arts and Older People” blog. Episode One was created in Burbank; this one takes place … Continue reading
Posted in Acting, Burbank Senior Artists Colony, Video
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Intergenerational Learning in Australia
A fascinating article on “The Australian” website explains the efforts one community to ensure that the education of their children includes teaching traditional skills: hunting, painting, kinship ties and the clan totems of the indigenous culture. The key has been to involve … Continue reading
Posted in International Perspective, Learning
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