Want to know more about loneliness? Watch this short animation, narrated by the late Lynda Bellingham from the Friends of the Elderly

This video demonstrates the motivational interviewing approach in a medical setting. This approach can also be used by peer specialists to promote healthy behaviors. 

Demonstration of the motivational interviewing approach in a brief medical encounter. Produced by University of Florida Department of Psychiatry. Funded by Flight Attendant Medical Research Institute Grant #63504 (Co-Pls: Gold & Merlo). ANYONE MAY USE THIS VIDEO FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. YOU DO NOT NEED TO CONTACT ME FOR PERMISSION.

Sigur Rós - Hoppípolla

There is no age limit on adventure, imagination, fun, and a little bit of mischief.

This film is a part of Sanctuary's campaign to get women to Relax, Breathe and #LetGo. Elder women give wise advice and encourage women to slow down and enjoy the precious moments in life. 

Earlier this year, we asked women about their lifestyle - nearly half said they were feeling moderately or extremely stressed & shockingly 40% feel like they're about to burn out. We weren't surprised, we feel it too. From our everyday never-ending 'to do' lists to the pressure the media puts on us to be the 'perfect woman'.

This two minute trailer for the documentary Alive Inside shows the revitalizing powers of music as it touches the souls of older adults.

Now In Theaters. Check http://aliveinside.us for more information fb.com/bealiveinside @aliveinsidefilm Alive Inside is a joyous exploration into our relationship with music and how it can re-awaken our souls to discover the deepest parts of humanity.

The Penn Memory Center at Penn Medicine understands the important role caregivers play for those living with Alzheimer's.  The Penn Memory Center also offers support groups and classes for caregivers. 

Ida Pieracci is a San Jose Country Club legend. At 102 years of age, she holds the course record with eleven holes-in-one and is still regularly playing golf today. What's the key to a long, happy life? "Just being a good kid!"

From NIH Senior Health

See a description of 4 advance directives which are important to have as one ages. For more information, visit the End of Life topic at www.nihseniorhealth.gov, the health and wellness website for older adults from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

January, 2016

Present Perfect:

This 5 minute trailer for the documentary Present Perfect shows an Intergenerational Learning Center in Seatle, WA that incorporates a preschool in a nursing home

June, 2015

Junk Mail

A short documentary about a 98 year old woman from Erie, Pennsylvania goes viral

October, 2015

98-year-old Mary reminds us that people her age are sometimes forgotten, but still very much alive. Call your grandma. BTS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8sbfg3pBZI facebook.com/voyagercreative

Funny Prayer about Getting Old at the Caregiver of the Year Dinner

April, 2010

With the timing of a professional comedian, this diminutive "little old lady" shines a very funny light on the foibles of aging, to the delight of an audience filled with senior-care experts. A friend of the couple who founded Home Instead Senior Care, Mary Maxwell was asked to give the invocation at the company's 2009 Convention.

Vikram Patel: Mental health for all by involving all

TED Talk, June, 2012

Brené Brown: The Power of Empathy

This audio is from a talk Brené Brown gave at the RSA in 2013 on vulnerability. Empathy is why Peer Specialists are so impactful!

The RSA public events programme has launched RSA Shorts (http://www.thersa.org/events/rsashorts).  This new series provides a snapshot of a big idea, blending voices from the RSA public events programme and the creative talents of illustrators and animators from around the world. It responds to the ever-increasing need for new ideas and inspiration in our busy lives and acts as a shot of 'mental espresso' to awaken the curiosity in all of us.   The audio of this RSA short is of Dr Brené Brown who spoke at the RSA on The Power of Vulnerability (http://www.thersa.org/events/audio-and-past-events/2013/the-power-of-vulnerability). She talks about the difference between sympathy and empathy and argues that to be truly empathetic you have to be vulnerable by connecting with someone's pain in yourself.   Animated and directed by Katy Davis (AKA Gobblynne). See more of Gobblynne's illustration and animation work, or just pop by and say hello at: Gobblynne website: http://www.gobblynne.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GobblynneAnimation Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Gobblynne YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/GobblynneAnimation Gobblynne Shop: http://society6.com/gobblynne/prints ********************************************************************************** Awards/Achievements: Nov 2015 MY HERO International Film Festival (Santa Monica, CA, US) WIN: 1st Place in the Informational Animation category Oct 2015 EWAAC (London, UK/Kyoto, Japan) SHORTLISTED in online competition. Jul 2015 Turbine Festival at the Tate Modern (London, UK) Official selection. Jul 2015 Vimeo Staff Pick https://vimeo.com/81492863 Nov 2014 Bradford Animation Film Festival (Bradford, UK) Official selection The Short Shorts category. Nov 2014 Klik (Amsterdam) Official selection. Oct 2014 Association Of Illustrators Awards 2014 (London, UK) SHORTLISTED screened in Somerset House. Oct 2014 London International Animation Festival (London, UK) Official selection. Oct 2014 Anim’est (Bucharest, Romania) Official selection. Sept 2014 Born Shorts (Bornholm, Denmark) Official selection. Aug 2014 CineFringe (Edingburgh, Scotland) Official selection. Jun 2014 She Says (London, UK) WIN: Industry award. Jun 2014 Toronto Animation Arts Festival International (Toronto, Canada) Official selection. Jun 2014 Long Day Short Film Festival (California, US) Official selection. Apr 2014 Webby Awards WIN: Official honoree in animation category. Mar 2014 Set the Scene (Bristol, UK) Official selection. Jan 2014 London Short Film Festival (London, UK) Official selection.

Jared Diamond: How societies can grow old better

TED Talk, March, 2013

There's an irony behind the latest efforts to extend human life: It's no picnic to be an old person in a youth-oriented society. Older people can become isolated, lacking meaningful work and low on funds. In this intriguing talk, Jared Diamond looks at how many different societies treat their elders -- some better, some worse -- and suggests we all take advantage of mature experience.