Tag Archives: changing aging
Gambling: A Serious Problem for Many Seniors
“Seniors are the fastest growing population of gamblers. They are gambling away their income, their savings, and their chance for a secure future. When they lose, they can’t make it up or start over. It’s a no-win game, driven by a … Continue reading
Worth Repeating: International Perspective: Grandmas and Their Cooking
“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 1/7/13: Thinking about Grandma’s cooking usually conjures pleasant, nostalgic memories for most … Continue reading
Experience Talks 1/11: Stuart Ashman
Tune in to Experience Talks, our “Radio Magazine for the Experienced Listener.” Saturdays 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time on KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles, 98.7 FM Santa Barbara, 99.5 China Lake, 93.7 N. San Diego, streaming live online and now syndicated … Continue reading
Monopoly’s 110th Birthday
“On Jan. 5, 1904, the U.S. awarded a patent to Elizabeth J. Magie, who registered a game board for The Landlord’s Game, meant to illustrate the harm of land monopolies.” Read more here and click here to read … Continue reading
Worth Repeating: Learning Something New When You’re Older
“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 1/4/13: “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” the saying goes. … Continue reading
The Power of Empathy
Thanks to EngAGE Founder and Executive Director Tim Carpenter for this link: “What is the best way to ease someone’s pain and suffering? In this beautifully animated RSA Short, Dr Brené Brown reminds us that we can only create a … Continue reading
Two Reports About the Challenges Older Workers Face
Hat tip to Ann Davis Garvin for both of these informative links about age discriminaton: Booming: “If there is one thing older workers fear in this economy, it’s losing their jobs as they approach retirement. But that is exactly what … Continue reading
