Philadelphia: A Senior-Friendly City

Posted on December 9, 2011 by EngAGE

Home-Sweet-HomeAn article from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune states:

“With 276,000 adults 60 and over – the highest proportion of seniors among the 10 largest U.S. cities – Philadelphia looks like an interesting model for Sarasota [and other cities] to track if we want to be more serious about making life easier and richer for our elders. . . ‘What is good for older adults is usually good for everyone,’ said Allen Glicksman, director of research for the Philadephia Corporation for Aging.”

SENIOR-SERVICESThe Philadelphia Corporation for Aging promotes the basic elements of an age-friendly city: “accessible housing; ease of public transportation; readily available fresh foods; safe and inviting public spaces; and a vibrant workforce that is aware of issues facing older adults.”

How does your city compare to Philadelphia?

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Vitamin B12 Deficiency Can Mimic Effects of Aging

Posted on December 7, 2011 by EngAGE

HEALTHA recent article in the New York Times explains the importance of getting adequate B12 in your diet, using supplements, if necessary: “As we age, our ability to absorb B12 from food declines, and often so does our consumption of foods rich in this vitamin. A B12 deficiency can creep up without warning and cause a host of confusing symptoms [memory problems, shakiness, unsteady gait, and more] that are likely to be misdiagnosed or Sport, Diet and Fitness patternascribed to aging.”

 

 

 

 

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Hedy Lamarr: Actress and Inventor

Posted on December 6, 2011 by EngAGE

 

FILMThere’s a lot of press coverage right now about Hollywood’s Golden Age actress Hedy Lamarr thanks to the new book, Hedy’s Folly: The Life and Breakthrough Inventions of Hedy Lamarr, the Most Beautiful Woman in the World, by Richard Rhodes.

An article in the LA Times explains that “in 1942, she came to be co-holder of a patent on spread spectrum radio, a technology that Inner Life Of Numbersunderlies modern conveniences mobile and cordless telephones, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. Put in modern context, it’s like crediting [Farrah] Fawcett as the one who developed Google’s proprietary search algorithm.”

Listen to an eight-minute NPR story here.

 

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A Senior Center Without Walls

Posted on December 5, 2011 by EngAGE

SENIOR-SERVICESNot everyone has the ability to get to a local senior center to enjoy the activities offered there and not everyone lives in an apartment community that has interesting and creative classes and programs provided by EngAGE. Fortunately, there is an alternative: Senior Center Without Walls, a non-profit and non-denominational service sponsored by Episcopal Senior Communities, is “a free telephone program connecting California Business Technologyelders through activities, friendship, and community.” The Center offers classes and support groups via free conference calls (no special telephone equipment is needed). Click here to see examples of what’s offered. Registration is open throughout the term.

 

 

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130th Anniversary of The Los Angeles Times

Posted on December 4, 2011 by EngAGE

The Los Angeles Times celebrated its 130th anniversary on Sunday, December 4th. Click here to see a gallery of memorable photos, “an unforgettable walk through the history of Southern California: the opening of the California Aqueduct, the rise of Hollywood, natural disasters and the political careers of presidents. The Los Angeles Times is one of the largest and most-decorated photo staffs in the world. Their work has been honored with five Pulitzer Prizes and numerous other awards.” Click here to browse through the history of The Times’ front page. Fascinating!

 

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Experience Talks T-Shirt Sale!

Posted on December 3, 2011 by EngAGE

Take advantage of a holiday sale on our custom T-shirts with the ET logo on them! Order now to get 30% off the regular price — the discount is already reflected in the price on our website, so no coupon code is required. Sale runs until midnight Pacific Time on Monday, 12/5. Check out our other cool merchandise, too, including mugs, tote bags, hats, journals, magnets, and more. Treat yourself or give a perfect gift to someone who’s had experience worth talking about!

 

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Experience Talks 12/3: Elizabeth Amini and Laurence Bergreen

Posted on December 1, 2011 by EngAGE

Tune in to Experience Talks, our “Radio Magazine for the Experienced Listener.” Saturdays 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time on KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles, 98.7 FM Santa Barbara, 99.5 China Lake, 93.7 N. San Diego, streaming live online and now syndicated on up to 100 Pacifica Network stations! You can also hear previous shows on the Listen Page of our Experience Talks website.

Host Tim Carpenter talks with Elizabeth Amini and Laurence Bergreen.

Elizabeth Amini is a social entrepreneur who founded Anti-Aging Games to help us improve our memory, concentration, and brain function. She worked as a scientist at JPL/NASA and her Anti-Aging Games business plan won the USC Business Plan contest as well as the YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization) award for promising new companies.  Tim Carpenter talks to Elizabeth Amini about games, brains and memory. Read more about anti-aging games here.

 

Laurence Bergreen is the prizewinning author of Marco Polo: From Venice to Xanadu; Louis Armstrong: An Extravagant Life; and Capone: The Man and the Era. Tim Carpenter talks to Laurence Bergreen about his new book, Columbus: The Four Voyages. Read more about biographer and historian Laurence Bergreen on his website.

 

 

 

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