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Will ‰ÛÏEmpty Spaces‰Û Affect Your Aging?

Guest Blog by Dr. Jill Bjerke I was working with a client not long ago who afforded me one of those ‰ÛÏepiphany‰Û moments.åÊ We were diligently rearranging her kitchen because she felt it difficult to work in.åÊ She said she could not find the things she needed when she needed...

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94 and 95 Year Old Compete in 100 Meter Dash

A 100-meter dash between 94-year-old Emiel Pauwels of Belgium and 95-year-old Ilmari Koppinen of Finland, competing at an athletic meet for veterans in San Sebastian, Spain. Though Pauwels got off to a slower start ‰ÛÓ Belgian media noted that “Emiel Pauwels has never been a strong starter, and at 94,...

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Aging Policy Briefing and Capitol Hill Day April 22-23, 2013

The National Association of Area Agencies on AgingåÊ (n4a) is hosting an ‰ÛÏAging Policy Briefing and Capitol Hill Day‰Û on April 22-23, 2013. This is a great opportunity for family caregiving coalitions to learn what’s happening with aging policy at the federal level and to bring your coalition’s voice to...

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Unleash the Power of Age in Your Community Challenge

People across our nation are achieving remarkable things in later life. Many older adults are experts in their fields, have years of valuable experience, and are using that knowledge to improve the lives of others. The ‰ÛÏUnleash the Power of Age in Your Community Challenge‰Û is an opportunity to recognize...

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