Retiring Retirement
November 17, 6pm to 8pm Ed Roberts Campus, BerkeleyTHE TAKEAWAY A memorable evening – an informed presentation stirs an amazing, thoughtful, interdisciplinary discussion on retirement, the meaning of ‘old’, change, the seductive powers of anxiety and fear,...
An Encore in the Peace Corp
October 20, 6pm to 8pm Francis of Assisi ResidenceTHE TAKEAWAY: Living for 2 years + in a brick home without electricity, internet and running water in Tanzania. Leading the following projects: building a well, getting medical equipment for the local hospital, getting...
Growing Up – Growing Older
September 30, 6pm to 8pm Destiny Arts, Oakland THE TAKEAWAY This was a truly memorable evening with a stellar improve theater troupe and a stellar audience. They collaborated to weave together stories about growing up and growing older. We all realized that we...
Healthy Aging Begins At Home
Right up our alley: The private home is one of the choices people need and want as they age. 2016_Federal Report_BPC-Healthy-Aging
Life Outside The Home: Redefining Mobility to Ensure Social Inclusion
June 23, 6pm to 8pm IDEO Offices,Pier 28 Annex San Francisco THE TAKEAWAY This forum left no doubt that mobility needs redefining so older adults can continue to participate in public life. One of the achievements of this evening was that three very...
Aging In America: 5 Key Issues
Listen to the great press briefing by Ken Dychtwald, CEO of Age Wave about the 5 critical issues concerning growing old in America. These issues need to be addressed now but are missing from the presidential debate. www.agewave.com/candidates .
Reclaiming the Role of Elder in the Age of Longevity
Thursday May 19, 6pm to 8pm Ed Roberts Campus, at Ashby BART 3075 Adeline Street, BerkeleyOver a quarter of baby boomers will live to celebrate their 90th birthday. True to form, the Boomers are not blindly adopting the 65+ lifestyle of their parents. Most are...