ELDER EYE DESIGN (“The Legibility Doctor”)

Age-related vision difficulties typically begin about the age of 40 to 45 (primarily in loss of close-up vision). In the U.S., as of the year 2005, there were approximately 107 million people over the age of 45. That's nearly 40% of the entire U.S. population! All U.S. Census figures project that the numbers of people over age 40 will continue to grow until the year 2035 and then slightly decrease during the following years.

Currently, 70% of all visually-impaired people are over the age of 65. This number will also increase as the population continues to age. And, if you include the numbers of people over age 40 who are experiencing typical age-related vision loss, this number increases exponentially.

Are you losing the majority of your audience because your materials are not designed to be easily read? Is your space design creating problems for the aging eye?

Elder Eye Design (as “The Legibility Doctor”) also offers Elder Eye Best Practice reviews of printed materials, web/multi-media, and space design. Contact Wendy at ElderEye.com, email: wendyj@eldereye.com or call 1-800-586-9054 to "see" where your organization is falling short in communication and find out how you can earn the distinction of being Elder Eye Certified.

Be part of the next wave in design... Elder Eye is currently designing an Elder Eye™ typeface. It is the first line of type designed specifically for the aging eye. We expect it to be ready for test marketing in 2007. If you are interested in being part of the test group, contact us!

Go to the Points Of View – Elder Eye Design page.

The Intergenerational Dialogue is now a tool for Homeland Security.

Go to our Intergenerational Dialogue—Homeland Security page to learn more about a Tool Kit that provides complete step-by-step directions on how you can organize a Homeland Security Dialogue in your community.

Your group or organization will be inspired to become more intergenerational and ReFired after one of Dr. Gambone's presentations.

Look at our Intergenerational Consulting pages for more information on his intergenerational work.

You have the opportunity to see Dr. Gambone speak about his most recent vision, ReFirement, through the national PBS special, ReFirement: 10 Steps for a Successful Future. Go to our ReFirement page to find out more about this exciting program.

If you would like to find out more about Dr. Gambone, check out the Gambone bio page.

For more information about inviting Dr. Gambone to speak for your group or organization, please contact us at pointsofview@earthlink.net

Upcoming Events & Productions for 2007

To be announced soon


2006 Video Productions...

2 Video Documentaries called "New Immigrant Stories" – sponsored by the Worthington Integration Collaborative
Worthington, MN

"Coldwater Nation" (working title) – a feature-length documentary, telling the dramatic story of the confrontation between neighborhood activists, environmentalists, Native American leaders, and The State of Minnesota during the construction of a major highway and light rail corridor in Minneapolis. This confrontation, in the December of 1999, resulted in the largest police action ever undertaken in the history of Minnesota and the destruction of an encampment and Native American spiritual site. As the Executive Producer, Jim is responsible for bringing this largely untold story to a national and international audience. Working with 2 filmmakers, Jon Carlson and Annie Follett, this multi-generational story will confront major questions dealing with progress versus sacred lands, the environment, and highways. It will also tell the story of Earth First's initial urban action in the United States. More information about the production progress will be found on our website.


2006 Intergenerational Dialogue™ & Training projects...

SW Minnesota Foundation – Advanced Intergenerational Leadership Training
March 2006
Granite Falls, MN


2005 Video Productions...

"A Healing Walk" – a half-hour, made for television documentary, responding to the tragic school shooting at the high school on the Red Lake Reservation in Red Lake, Minnesota (3/21/05). Working with teachers and students at the Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig Native American Charter School in Cass Lake, MN; Jim helped document the first region-wide response made by the surrounding tribes and people of all colors and generations (5/19-20/05). The walk covered 61 miles, from the "Bug" School to the Red Lake Nation. This inspiring story has been and will continue to be used to generate Intergenerational Dialogues on how the region can continue to heal and create a better life for people of all ages. Partial financial support for this project has been provided by Lutheran Social Services Disaster Relief. Contact Points Of View for more information.

"Camp Noah" – a promotional video for Lutheran Social Services, Disaster Relief, explains a week-long day camp experience for children (Kindergarden - 6th Grade), who have been affected by national or man-made disasters. The camp includes: trained counselors, mental health professionals, and volunteers. The childrens' week-long faith-based journey, follows the story of Noah and the Ark through music, role-playing dramas, crafts, and Bible stories. The young people are able to understand the trauma they've experienced, talk in a safe setting about their experiences, and see a rainbow of hope for their future. The Camp Noah promotional video is now being nationally and internationally distributed by Lutheran Social Services.


2005 Intergenerational Dialogue™ & Training projects...

Intergenerational Dialogue on Immigration – sponsored by the Worthington Integration Collaborative
November, 2005
Worthington, MN

Unfair Drug Sentencing – a Dialogue and Training Session
August 24 – 27, 2005
Sumter, SC

Military Kids Radio – helping kids in the military establish their own pod-casting radio station and developing a national model for other "Kids in the Military" web-based radio projects
August 24 – 27, 2005
Sumter, SC

Delivering the Distinguished Scholar Lecture on the Future of Intentional Intergenerational Ministry & Dialogue
September 20, 2005
Concordia University, Irvine, CA

2 Day Training Session on Intentional Intergenerational Ministry & Dialogue, for Rocky Mountain Conference of the Assemblies of God Church
September 23–24, 2005
Aurora, CO

Kairos Seminar on Equiping Pastors and Lay Leaders on Intentional Intergenerational Ministry & Dialogue, Luther Seminary
November 7–11, 2005
St. Paul, MN

"Recruiting Younger Generations Into Traditional Organizations" an Intergenerational Dialogue sponsored by The Junior League of Duluth
5:30 – 9:30 PM
November 10, 2005
Duluth, MN


Some Events Of General Interest During the Past Few Years...

2004
Keynote Speaker – South Carolina Association of Food and Consumer Sciences
Myrtle Beach, SC

Keynote Speaker – South Carolina Conference on Building Youth Assets
Myrtle Beach, SC

Keynote Speaker – Virgina Citizen's Corp Conference on Homeland Security
Richmond, VA

Keynote Speaker – Virgina Department of Corrections – Improving Citizen Involvement in Homeland Security
Virgina Beach, VA

Keynote Speaker – New York Citizen's Corp Annual Conference – Building Safer Neighborhoods in Communities Through Intergenerational Dialogue and Action
Albany, NY

Keynote Speaker – National Association of Food and Consumer Sciences – Building Healthier Communities by Bringing Generations Together and Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the United Nations International Year of the Family
San Diego, CA

Co-Author of The ReFirement Workbook
link to information about the ReFirement Workbook at ReFirement.com

Facilitating the Edina Community Dialogue on Chemical and Mental Health Concerns Across the Generations
Edina, MN


2003
In 2003, named the Aging Contributor for the National Clergy Journal
A professional resource for mainline Protestant clergy and lay leaders.

Facilitated the Edina Community Dialogue – “The Good Life in Edina: What does it mean?”
2003

Facilitated the Kershaw County Intergenerational Dialogue on how to prevent teen pregnancy
Kershaw County, SC, 2003

Keynoted the Annual Citizen's Corp National Conference – Improving Citizen Participation From All Generations in Homeland Security
Washington D.C., 2003


2002
ReFirement Support Group
Group facilitator, January, 2002 (4 week program)
Calvary Lutheran Church
Golden Valley, MN

Featured Guest on American Express Radio Program
January 13, 2002
Twin Cities, MN

Capella University Board of Director's Meeting
January 25, 2002
Naples, FL

Keynote Address at the Minnesota Health and Housing Association Statewide Conference
"ReFiring Intergenerational Communities"
February 13, 2002
Mpls, MN

Intergenerational Workshop for the 3rd Stage Center
Incarnation Lutheran Church
March 2, 2002
Shoreview, MN

Homeland Security Intergenerational Dialogue
March 12, 2002
Winter Park and Maitland, FL

Homeland Security Intergenerational Dialogue
April 4, 2002
Red Wing, MN

Breakfast Speech on ReFirement
Downtown Club
April 10, 2002
Mpls, MN

Intergenerational Dialogue
"Our Community, Our Children, Our Future"
April 13, 2002
Baudette, MN

Intergenerational Leadership Training
Ag Extension Leaders of Nebraska
April 16, 2002
Nebraska

Intergenerational Thinking – National Webcast Presentation
Capella University
April 18, 2002

Intergenerational Dialogue Training for Anti-Smoking Professionals of Illinois
April 25, 2002
Naperville, IL

ReFirement Evening
Wayzata Community Church
April 28, 2002
Wayzata, MN

Keynote Address
Minnesota Association of Financial Advisors Statewide Conference
May 2, 2002
Mpls, MN

ReFirement Retreat
Nesters and Friends Group, Christ Presbyterian Church
May 3 & 4, 2002
Izatys Resort, Mille Lacs, MN

Making Tobacco History in Illinois—Statewide Video Teleconference and Keynote Address
June 5, 2002
Naperville, IL

Panelist on U.S. Anti-Terrorism Task Force Educational Forum
June 18, 2002
Mpls, MN

20th Anniversary Showing of the Intergenerational Community Dramatic Film "Foreclosure"
June 21, 2002
Milan, MN

Intergenerational Dialogue on Future of Family Farming in America
June 22, 2002
Milan, MN

Concordia University Intergenerational Dialogue
"Concordia – Our Past, Present, and Future"
August 19 & 20, 2002
St. Paul, MN