Tag Archives: changing aging
Beacon Hill Village: It Takes a Village to Age at Home
“Thursday on the PBS NewsHour, Ray Suarez reports on Beacon Hill Village, a nonprofit group that helps support independent living for seniors who would rather stay in their own neighborhoods than move into retirement homes. “Beacon Hill Village ‘offers … Continue reading
Bob Moses: Civil Rights Activist to Mathematics Advocate
“Bob Moses is 78, but he has the same probing eyes you see behind thick black glasses in photos from 50 years ago when he worked as a civil rights activist in Mississippi. The son of a janitor, Moses was … Continue reading
Is Time Flying By?
In a fascinating article by Maria Popova entitled, “Why Time Slows Down When We’re Afraid, Speeds Up as We Age, and Gets Warped on Vacation,” you’ll also learn why we are most likely to vividly remember experiences we had between the ages … Continue reading
Multi-Generational Living: Unexpected Complications
When children or other relatives or friends are caretakers for an elder in a co-op or apartment building that is restricted to seniors only, what happens when the senior dies? “A Vancouver man who cared for his aging mother for … Continue reading
Worth Repeating: Help for Difficult Financial Times
“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 8/6/12: Recently, the U.S. Government launched a new section of their … Continue reading
Community Photo Albums: June
We have a very large collection of photos this month! Activities at our communities included water aerobics, presentation of an old-fashioned melodrama, a family traditions potluck, Father’s Day & Grandchildren’s Day celebrations, presentations by the LA County Mental and Health … Continue reading
Rep. John Lewis Marks the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
In a preview of this week’s special Moyers & Company exploring the momentous August 1963 March on Washington, Bill Moyers and Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) walk to the spot in front of the Lincoln Memorial where Lewis, Rev. Martin Luther … Continue reading
