Tag Archives: changing aging
U.N. Report Says World Is Unprepared to Support Aging Population
“The world is aging so fast that most countries are not prepared to support their swelling numbers of elderly people, according to a global study . . . by the United Nations and an elder rights group. The report ranks … Continue reading
“Lively” Technology Test Market in Sarasota
Lively is a monitoring system of tiny sensors that helps the elderly maintain independence. “Lively marks the first result of an effort by Sarasota County — which boasts the highest concentration of elderly people of any large U.S. county … Continue reading
Experience Talks from August 1, 2006
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
International Perspective: China and Malaysia
MALAYSIA – PETALING JAYA: “Policies and programmes are needed in Malaysia to protect and care for the elderly population, says Tan Sri Hasmy Agam, chairman of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam).’As an increasing number of Malaysians are living … Continue reading
Men: Are You Too Old for Your Outfit?
Katherine Wheelock wrote an article for Details Magazine’s “Rules of Style” column entitled, “Are You Too Old for Your Outfit?” in which offered examples of the youthful poor choices of which she disapproves. “…micro-lapel jackets on top of floral-print shirts on … Continue reading
Oldest Park Ranger
Lyle Ruterbories, 93, “still hauls gravel, mends fences and wields a chain saw to clear fallen trees from the road to the most remote encampment a visitor can drive to in Glacier National Park.” He’s the oldest ranger in the entire … Continue reading
Worth Repeating: Homelessness Among the Elderly
“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 10/10/12: October 10th is [annual] World Homeless Day: “The purpose of World … Continue reading
