Do you remember the image of old people spending their days sitting in a rocking chair? That may be extreme but so is the revolution happening about getting older in America. No place are the radical changes more apparent than at a new place called the Wallis Annenberg GenSpace. For people of an older age, think of a place to hang out that is vibrant, colorful, full of diverse activities and diverse people. Welcome to an innovative space geared to older adults and by its very success, changing what it means to grow old in the 21st century.
In this episode, listeners will hear from Dr. Jennifer Wong, the Director of GenSpace, which is located in a modern Pavilion set on a main thoroughfare in the City of Los Angeles, California. It takes what used to be called a Senior Center and becomes something else completely. GenSpace clearly reflects the vision of Philanthropist, Wallis Annenberg, who has created new pathways for older adults that are designed to bring fulfillment, empowerment and excellence. In other words, recognizing the basic goals for a good life are the same whether younger or older.
Step into GenSpace and listen to Dr. Wong describe a place with walls of color, modern, cozy furniture, paintings and photos room after room, full of light, and everywhere, busy with creative programming. Learn what it means to reimagine getting older.
TO CONTACT: info@annenbergspace.org
