Tag Archives: changing aging
Going to College for One Day
If you live in New York City and you have some disposable income, One Day University offers excellent opportunities to learn about your favorite subject — or something completely unfamiliar — in single one-hour classes taught be respected authorities in the field. From … Continue reading
Worth Repeating: Get a Benefits Check-Up for Free
“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 10/27/11: There’s a wealth of information on the BenefitsCheckUp website, a service … Continue reading
Stephen Jepson: “Never leave the playground!”
Stephen Jepson is a former art professor and master potter whose work is in the Smithsonian Museum Collection of American Crafts. His instructional videos teaching pottery techniques are sold worldwide. But his passion in later life is advocating — and demonstrating … Continue reading
Community Photo Albums: September
Residents in our communities stayed busy with activities that included training for the EngAGE Senior Olympics (we’ll have a separate photo post soon devoted to that event), studying in ESL classes, getting information from social services coordinators, and taking advantage of the … Continue reading
Community Highlights: September
This month we’re featuring two special events that took place in September at The Piedmont in North Hollywood. First, residents enjoyed dinner and a play, Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” presented by The New York Film Academy. (Click on any … Continue reading
Bikers Become Trikers with Three-Wheel Motorcycles
They were born to be wild, but the knees have given out, the sense of balance isn’t what it used to be, and the reflexes have slowed a bit with the passing years. What’s an aging biker to do who … Continue reading
Electronic Health Records
EngAGE encourages older people to get online for many reasons, including learning about their health and health care options. Jane Brody at the Herald-Tribune writes: “Seniors need to get on the technological bandwagon and become an integral part of their own … Continue reading
