The legendary Kirk Douglas is one of the last surviving actors from Hollywood’s Golden Age. He is No.17 on the American Film Institute’s list of the greatest male American screen legends of all time, making him the highest-ranked living person on the list. In 1996, he received the Academy Honorary Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences “for 50 years as a creative and moral force in the motion picture community.” Click here to go to his website where numerous clips from his films are available, along with other fascinating information.
“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 12/7/11:
Many older people aren’t interested in receiving “stuff” as gifts. Maybe they’re downsizing, or they’re aware that they have everything they want, or maybe they’re struggling in this difficult economy and would prefer to receive something useful. Elder blogger Ronni Bennett has come up with some suggestions, ranging from consumables, to gifts of your time, to practical items like flashlights, batteries, and stamps. Read more 
Oregon Health & Science University is conducting an interesting study using simple motion detectors to track seniors’ movements in their homes. From OregonLive:
mounted on the ceiling from the front door to the living room wall, may indicate the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Bedroom, bathroom and front door sensors may provide hints of sleep problems, or lack of socialization.” Read more 
