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Elder Voices Sharing Hub

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Shared by us, for us


Results from the 5/22 Conversation Circle exercises: "I Want Others to Know" and "I Am From" documents

Updated photos of the much anticipated Longevity Center 

Our recording of the March retirement circle conversation

Tips for staying busy and active while at home
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Linked Senior

UR’s Modlin Ctr. has compiled a great list of free concerts, performances and links to many museums worldwide:  https://modlin.richmond.edu/virtual-arts.html.  List is updated constantly. 
 
Yale University is offering their "happiness" course free of charge. Register here. 

For those interested in textiles: Click here  


Upcoming selected events

EngAGE at Home: In response to the need for connectedness innovation, a program has launched to provide phone-based social, education, and recreational sessions. Sessions are from 11AM-1130AM every Tuesday! EngAGE at Home is a partnership with Henrico's EngAGE initiative, Henrico County Public Libraries, and the Longevity Project:
Engage at home participant interest form: https://form.jotform.com/200835839818163
Facilitator interest form: https://form.jotform.com/200973598288169
Or email macdonaldcs@vcu.edu for the full schedule. 


-Please pencil in one of the below dates to hear Debbie Preston, the Senior Advocate for Chesterfield County, discuss services, programs and support that the Office of Aging & Disability Services provides to our community on K-Love Radio. 

The interview is scheduled to be aired on three Sunday evenings:  April 26, May 24, and June 21 on both K-Love 98.9 FM and Air 90.1 FM at 10:30 pm eastern.  You will need to tune in to the actual radio to hear the interview, no apps or internet.  The interview program airs locally.  It may be helpful to set an alarm to remind you of the time.  You might also want to consider recording the interview from the actual radio on your smart phone for later listening.

 

In our own words
Mottos
What I want people to know ... about Retirement 


Articles


The Atlantic recently published this article on ageism,  and if ageism is accelerating the Coronavirus. 

The Guardian: "The Ugly Truth About Ageism: It's A Prejudice Targeting Our Future Selves"

Time: "How Ageism Negatively Affects Older People's Health"

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Virginia Commonwealth University   |   College of Health Professions - Department of Gerontology
Phone: 804-828-1565   |   Fax: 804-828-5259