Tag Archives: healthy aging
EngAGE Receives Support from The Durfee Foundation
The Durfee Foundation has generously provided $5,000 in support of the EngAGE staff during this stressful time. Executive Director Claire Peeps, President Carrie Avery, Program Manager Mary Cruz, and Program Manager Stella Chung stated: “We know that all of our … Continue reading
When Isolation Becomes an Emergency
In Louisville, KY, Jake, a trash collector, noticed that an elderly customer on his route hadn’t put any trash out for two weeks, so he decided to check on her. He asked Bernice, the office dispatcher, to call the customer. … Continue reading
Tim Carpenter on Senior Housing News Webinar Panel 5/20
Wellness in Senior Living in the Age of COVID-19 Senior housing wellness needs — for both residents and staff — have never been greater than during this new age of COVID-19. Those needs reach into every area of daily resident … Continue reading
EngAGE Thanks Our Food Resources
EngAGE would like to acknowledge and celebrate our wonderful Food Resources, especially during these challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. The following resources ensure that food-insecure and socially isolated older adults as well as families with barriers to food access … Continue reading
Update: EngAGE Programming Plans
There has been so much change within the past couple of months, and we celebrate our staff, our communities, and all of our residents, for their adaptability and willingness to join us on the technology learning curve. We thank our management and … Continue reading
EngAGE Receives Rapid Response Grant from Eisner Foundation
The Eisner Foundation board has approved a Rapid Response grant in the amount of $25,000 to EngAGE. EngAGE CEO/Founder Tim Carpenter responded to the announcement: “We’re so grateful to The Eisner Foundation for this support which helps us provide continuous, … Continue reading
EngAGE Receives Grant from Bank of America
To help with the unexpected new demands and challenges created by the coronavirus, EngAGE has been awarded a $60,000 grant from Bank of America to continue its services during this difficult time. Tim Carpenter, CEO/Founder of EngAGE responded to the news: “We are so … Continue reading