Tag Archives: changing aging

Worth Repeating: Elderspeak: Talking Down to Elders

“Worth Repeating” is a weekly feature on the EngAGE Blog that will bring you previous posts that we think are still timely, interesting, or just plain fun! From 3/ 3/13:   Recently, Karen Austin wrote a guest post entitled “Elderspeak: … Continue reading

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“Second Wind” by Dr. Bill Thomas

A new book is good news from our friend, Dr. Bill Thomas! The publication date is March 11th, but you can pre-order now and get a discount. Links don’t work on our blog in an image like the one below, so here … Continue reading

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Charlotte Rampling, Jessica Lange: The New Face of Beauty

Two well-known companies in the fashion/cosmetics world have chosen mature women to represent their brands. “Legendary actress Charlotte Rampling has been cast as the new face of NARS cosmetics at the age of 68. The British film star, who is … Continue reading

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One 62-Year-Old Woman’s Story of Working in L.A.

L.A. Times columnist Steve Lopez tells the story of Cathy Youngblood, 62: “Cathy Youngblood has two degrees, one in anthropology. She’s now a hotel housekeeper, making the same per hour as she did three decades ago. . . . But … Continue reading

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Need Help Paying for Medicine or Food?

BenefitsCheckUp is a free service of the National Council on Aging (NCOA), a nonprofit service and advocacy organization in Washington, DC. Many adults over 55 need help paying for prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other basic needs. There are over … Continue reading

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Worth Repeating: “Silver: A State of Mind” from Women on Aging

“Worth Repeating” is a weekly feature on the EngAGE Blog that will bring you previous posts that we think are still timely, interesting, or just plain fun! From 3/1 /13: Do you have gray hair? What kind of statement does … Continue reading

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Experience Talks Pre-empted on March 1st

  Experience Talks is being pre-empted on March 1st, but will be back on March 8th!    

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