Tag Archives: changing aging
Community Photo Albums: July
Mid-summer activities included a visit from a jazz band; making wire jewelry and bead work; writing poetry; gardening; art shows; learning the importance of taking your blood pressure; making decoupaged wooden holders for pencils or knick-knacks, and painted wooden spoons … Continue reading
Worth Repeating: Advanced Style Fashion Show
“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 9/21/12: The delightful ladies featured on Ari Seth Cohen’s Advanced Style blog … Continue reading
Elderly Acting Just Might Improve … Line, Please!
Will acting help improve your memory? From the New York Times: [A] ‘raging debate’ continues in the scientific community over the issue of so-called transfer; that is, whether improving cognitive skills in one specific area — like those involved with … Continue reading
Rosie the Riveter Lives!
Elinor Otto, 93, became a “Rosie the Riveter” back in 1942 at Rohr Aircraft Corp. in Chula Vista. You’ll still find her working on the assembly line today at Long Beach’s Boeing C-17 plant. Read the wonderful story of this energetic woman, … Continue reading
Bridge Meadows Mixes Age Groups in Affordable Housing
Want to live in an age-diverse community? In Portland Oregon, non-profit Bridge Meadows has created affordable housing that includes seniors and families. Seniors in affordable apartments act as surrogate grandparents for children in rent-assisted units designed for families with multiple … Continue reading
International Perspective: China
From The Guardian: China’s rocketing elderly population prompts a rethink on pensions. China’s one-child policy and growing social security deficit mean it is getting old before it gets rich. Read more here.
Worth Repeating: Day One Stories: What Did You Do on Your First Day of Retirement?
“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 9/12/12: “In 2011, hundreds of people across the country were asked to … Continue reading
