California's Master Plan for Aging
Engage Magazine Summer 2022

Health Reimagined: Update on Goal 2 of the Master Plan for Aging

A Q&A with Amanda Lawrence, Project Director for California’s Master Plan for Aging What are the building blocks for today’s Californians to achieve healthy aging? Aging is changing. So are the needs, concerns, and opportunities for older adults. Not only are we living longer than we were 20 years ago, but the diversity of older Read More…

The Eight Dimensions of Wellness
Engage Magazine Summer 2022

The Eight Dimensions of Wellness

By Catherine Graham, Employee Wellness Coordinator, Eskaton The Eskaton Employee Wellness Program recognizes that a person’s wellness is multi-dimensional, with eight distinct areas that are co-dependent upon each other for a person to feel “complete” or “whole.” The eight dimensions are emotional, physical, occupational, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and financial. If any one of these Read More…

The Impact of Cultural Competency
Engage Magazine Summer 2022

The Impact of Cultural Competency on Healthy Aging

By Joshua T. Smith, Ph.Dc, Director of DEI, LeadingAge California Despite the modern advancements that endeavor to simplify human existence, human identity remains a complex, multifaceted discovery. The intersections of heritage, sex, gender, race, religion, ability, etc., will provide profound insights into how humankind has developed and its trends toward the future. Diversity, Equity, and Read More…

Global Aging
Engage Magazine Summer 2022

Global Aging: A Conversation with AARP International

While many are familiar with AARP’s work in their communities and across the United States, some may be surprised to learn that AARP has a robust international presence. We chatted with Dr. Vijeth Iyengar – AARP’s Director of Global Aging – on issues around global aging.  Tell us about the primary goals of AARP International. Read More…