Tag Archives: healthy aging
Video: EngAGE Partnered with UCSF on Study of Effects of Arts on Well-Being of Older People
With a research study grant made possible by the California Arts Council, EngAGE partnered with UCSF on a unique Ceramics Arts Research Study. Interviews for participants were held in March, 2018, and 20 residents were selected for the 12-week study at Long Beach … Continue reading
Miles Morse Adds Afterschool Program Coordinator Role
Miles Morse, Program Coordinator – Miles began as a volunteer with EngAGE in 2009, assisting with special events. Now, he facilitates fitness and nutrition classes for our older adult and family communities. He also assists in the coordination of the … Continue reading
LA County Food Programs Are Vital During Pandemic
Low income residents in our Los Angeles County communities always appreciate the much-needed, regular deliveries of fresh, healthy food that they receive from our Food Service partner, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. But during this pandemic, minimizing the number of … Continue reading
Posted in Community News, Food Assistance
Tagged changing aging, healthy aging, LA Regional Food Bank
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Orange County Food Programs Make a Difference
Food insecurity affects many of the residents in the communities we serve, so our partnerships with organizations that address that situation are vital. Thanks to Laura Sardisco, Orange County Food Program Coordinator for providing the amazing statistics below that document … Continue reading
Praise from a Resident
During the recent virtual Social Isolation Summit in which EngAGE CEO/Founder Tim Carpenter was a participant, in the chat session we spotted this very special comment which made us smile.
A Gift of Masks, A Gift of Caring
In late April, EngAGE Program Director Elizabeth Sampson received a special request from Kea, the manager at La Coruña Senior Apartments in Van Nuys, CA. She asked Elizabeth if she knew of a place where she could get reusable, washable … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Community News, Hand-Crafting, Health, La Coruña
Tagged changing aging, creative aging, healthy aging
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Creativity, Gratitude, Hope: EngAGE Responds to COVID-19
EngAGE staff, teachers, and residents of the communities we serve have risen to the occasion and met the demands of a world faced with COVID-19. Our classes are now available virtually, our vital food program continues, our teachers are being … Continue reading
Posted in Art/Architecture, Community, Food Assistance, FYI, Health, Tim Carpenter, Video, Writing/Storytelling
Tagged changing aging, creative aging, healthy aging, Intergenerational
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