Tag Archives: changing aging
The Triumph of Marilyn Hagerty, Octogenarian Food Critic
Last spring, Marilyn Hagerty became a Internet sensation because of her earnest, positive review of the Olive Garden restaurant in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She was a breath of fresh air in an environment too often full of snarky criticism. … Continue reading
Volunteer Opportunity: AARP Driver Safety
We’ve posted in the past about the importance of knowing when to give up driving, but it’s also important to know that there are things you or your family member can do to keep driving longer safely. AARP offers a … Continue reading
Graying City of New York Means More Cases of Elder Abuse
“Those who work with seniors say elder abuse is a hidden public health crisis, and no class or ethnic group is immune.” No city or town is immune, either, and every organization that tries to help faces significant funding obstacles. … Continue reading
International Perspective: Grandmas and Their Cooking
Thinking about Grandma’s cooking usually conjures pleasant, nostalgic memories for most of us. Italian photographer Gabriele Galimberti wanted to learn what these memories are for people in different cultures around the world, so he’s documented grandmas and their favorite dishes … Continue reading
Creativity and the Brain
“Charles Limb wants to know what happens in our brains when we play piano. Limb, a professor of otolaryngology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, has a side project that involves brain research. He’s also on the faculty at the … Continue reading
Worth Repeating: Triad Program Protects Seniors from Scams
“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 1/1/12: From the National Association of Triads, Inc. website: Triad is … Continue reading
Learning Something New When You’re Older
“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” the saying goes. It’s long been thought that the best time to learn something new is when you’re very young. But we now know that, while younger learners have advantages, older learners can achieve far … Continue reading
