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Medicare embraces home visits for the elderly

July 30, 2010 – 12:00 pm

Engage As You Age believes everyone deserves social interaction and enrichment — especially those who can’t easily (or ever) leave their homes or retirement communities. That’s why we pair talented, caring and intelligent Activity Specialists with isolated or immobile seniors. Because we know how important it is to have access to meaningful conversation and enriching learning… Read more »

By Stacey Palevsky | Posted in Aging Studies, Dementia and Alzheimer's | Tagged healthcare, independence at home, medicare, proactive aging, social engagement | Comments (0)

Oldest Facebook User Ivy Bean Passes Away

July 27, 2010 – 11:19 pm

Ivy Bean has passed away at the age of 104. Most likely the oldest regular user (if not user) of Facebook, Ivy Bean kept her (at last count) 4,949 friends up to speed with her life. On August, 15, 2008 an article described Ivy as being “the world’s oldest facebook user.” At that time she… Read more »

By Ben Lewis | Posted in Aging In Place Technology, Examples of People Engaging As They Age, Technology for Seniors | Tagged caregiver, companionship for seniors, computer lessons for seniors, facebook for seniors, homecare for seniors, ivy bean passes away, oldest facebook user, san francisco bay area seniors, seniors want to remain in their homes, social visits for seniors | Comments (0)

Who says 90′s too old for skydiving?

July 26, 2010 – 1:25 am

About 10,000 feet above the earth, Bonnie Townsend wished herself a happy birthday. And not just any birthday. Her 90th birthday. Yes, this 90-year-old woman from Port Charlotte, Fla. celebrated her 90th birthday by strapping on a parachute and jumping out of an airplane as her family looked on from down below. Townsend’s enthusiasm and… Read more »

By Stacey Palevsky | Posted in Examples of People Engaging As They Age | Tagged 90 year old woman, bonnie townsend, never too old, port charlotte, skydiving | Comments (0)

Centenarian Doctor Keeps on Making Rounds!

July 20, 2010 – 10:24 pm

Dr. Walter Watson, a 100-year-old gynecologist continues to see patients on a daily basis and still serves as chairman of his department at University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia! At an age when many people hire a caregiver or companion for physical assistance around the house, Dr. Watson continues to make his rounds! He certainly isn’t… Read more »

By Ben Lewis | Posted in Examples of People Engaging As They Age | Tagged caregiver, cbs assignment america, companion, dr. walter watson, homecare, oldest practicing doctor in america, physical assistance around the house, physical assistance for seniors, university hospital | Comments (0)

An Elderly Wish Does It Again!

July 8, 2010 – 11:19 pm

Heard of the Make a Wish Foundation? Chances are you have. Heard of An Elderly Wish Foundation? Chances are you haven’t. If you’re a resident of Contra Costa County you should learn about this amazing organization. They’re similar to the Make a Wish Foundation but grant last wishes for terminally ill seniors that live in… Read more »

By Ben Lewis | Posted in Examples of People Engaging As They Age, SF Bay Area Aging Events | Tagged an elderly wish foundation, contra costa times, geriatric care manager in contra costa county, last wishes for terminally ill seniors, make a wish foundation, unique san francisco bay area organizations | Comments (0)

The Great Omani – His Last Stunt at 90!

July 5, 2010 – 4:00 pm

Have you ever thought of becoming an escapist or stuntman? Could you imagine doing that in your 80s? Or even 90s? Ronald Cunningham, better known as “The Great Omani,” continued to engaged in great escapes and amazing stunts until he was 90! Born on July 10, 1915 in England, Cunningham’s life was changed forever in… Read more »

By Ben Lewis | Posted in Examples of People Engaging As They Age | Tagged caregiver respite, caregiving, english pensioners, finding an activity for a senior citizen, homecare, san francisco bay area, the great omani | Comments (0)

Elsie McLean, 102, hits a hole in one!

July 2, 2010 – 2:42 pm

It took nearly 80 years but Elsie McLean finally shot her first hole in one at the age of 102. Golfing since she was in her 20s, Elsie, made the amazing shot on a par 3, 96-yard hole in Chico, California.”For an old lady, I still hit the ball pretty good” said McLean after she… Read more »

By Ben Lewis | Posted in Examples of People Engaging As They Age | Tagged centenarian golfers, Elsie McLean, Haold Stilson, homecare, senior golf tour, senior services in the san francisco bay area, the tonight show with jay leno | Comments (1)