Resources
Edie
via 360 Degree Communications | Documentaries and Films | 2019
From 360 Degree Communications: “Believing that it__s never too late, newly widowed Edie (Sheila Hancock) embarks on a trip to the Scottish Highlands to fulfill her dream of climbing the intimidating Mt. Suilven, striking up …
Death Metal Grandma
via The New York Times | Documentaries and Films | 2017
From The New York Times: This film “…touches on themes of reinvention, cross-generational relationships and sharing your truth. It profiles Inge Ginsberg, a 96-year-old who fled the Holocaust and became a poet and songwriter for …
Young@Heart
Documentaries and Films | 2009
From PBS Independent Lens: “The Young@Heart Chorus, a group composed of New England senior citizens, has delighted audiences worldwide with renditions of songs by artists from The Clash to Coldplay. YOUNG@HEART chronicles seven weeks in …
Still Dreaming
Documentaries and Films | 2016
From Still Dreaming: “STILL DREAMING is the multi-award winning, uproarious film about the powers of creativity, and how engaging in art-making can deeply enrich our lives at any age.”
Quartet
Documentaries and Films | 2012
From BBC: “Lifelong friends Wilf and Reggie, together with former colleague Cissy, are residents of Beecham House, a home for retired opera singers. Every year on Giuseppe Verdi’s birthday, the residents unite to give a …
Positive Aging: Creativity and Strengths Throughout Life
Academic Courses | 2017
A 3-part online (Coursera) course in positive psychology including one module on Creatitiy and Aging. Seligman, Martin. Being Whole: Mind-Body Connection Throughout Life. (Part of Seligman’s Visionary Science course at University of PA)
“Elderhood” Author on Redefining Age
via CBS News | Videos | 2019
From CBS News: “People are living decades longer than they ever have before, thanks to advances in medicine and public health. Author and aging expert Dr. Louise Aronson wrote a new book on the subject …
Isabella Rossellini Got Fired for Looking Too Old at 42
via YouTube | Videos | 2018
From Skavlan: “The legendary actress, model and movie maker talks to Scandinavian talk show host Fredrik Skavlan about being fired for looking __too old__ at 42 before getting re-hired at 65, how her career management …
Seniors Getting Late-Life Arts Education
Videos | 2016
From CBC: “California non-profit EngAGE is offering seniors free college-level arts courses, which could improve cognitive function and well-being. (Second City footage courtesy of Russ Haan.)
An Integrated Approach to Healthy Aging: Innovation, Inspiration and Achievement
via University of Scranton | Videos | 2013
Keynote Speaker: Linda Fried, MD, MPH, Dean, Mailman School of Public Health, is a leader in the fields of epidemiology and geriatrics. Dr. Fried gave the keynote lecture at the 2013 Northeastern Pennsylvania Annual Conference …