Blanca Padilla in Goddard Riverside’s Lincoln Square center. Photo courtesy of Goddard Riverside ‘I Was Waiting for It!’ At the grand reopening of Goddard Riverside’s Lincoln Square Older Adult Center, a DJ spun tunes ranging from golden oldies... Senior Living Guide 13 Jul 2021 | 01:16
Close up thoughtful upset mature woman looking out window Loneliness and the Brain Our social relationships, from the love and intimacy we share with family to the common courtesies we exchange with strangers,... Senior Living Guide 14 Jul 2021 | 08:01
Masks are a barrier to effective communication for people with hearing loss. Photo: Jonathan Taylor The Toll of Hearing Loss In 1819 Thomas Jefferson wrote, “My hearing is distinct in particular conversation, but confused when several voices cross... Senior Living Guide 11 Jul 2021 | 10:01
Five Food Facts for People Past 50 Food is food, but when you hit 50, the age AARP once arbitrarily labeled the threshold to “older,” your body begins to change... Senior Living Guide 11 Jul 2021 | 09:41
The JCC’s annual New Year’s Day Fitness Fair. Photo: Jennifer Weisbord Wellness is for Everyone In Whitney Chapman’s yoga classes for people living with cancer or Parkinson’s disease, smiling to feel good is part of the... Senior Living Guide 11 Jul 2021 | 12:10
GuildCare Tai Chi class. Photo courtesy of Lighthouse Guild Best Exercise Tips for Vision-Impaired Seniors What’s the best way to get moving? After a year inside, everyone is adjusting back to moving more, and taking care of our... Senior Living Guide 11 Jul 2021 | 10:31
Linda V. DeCherrie, MD, Professor of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at the Mount Sinai Health System. Photo courtesy of Mount Sinai Health System ‘Hospital At Home’ Care: A Win-Win for Both Hospitals and Patients Imagine going to your local Emergency Department (ED) because you have a bad skin infection that has not improved with antibiotics,... Senior Living Guide 15 Jul 2021 | 01:54
Michael Zisser with grandson Caleb, and his version of retirement. Photo: Emma Bloch confronting The r-word The demographic trends of the growing aging population are clear. By the year 2060 the number of Americans ages 65 and older... Senior Living Guide 25 Jul 2019 | 04:09
Michael Kurz on the job at Madison Square Garden for a Billy Joel concert. Photo: Susan Schwartz one man’s second Act(s) “On the first day of my job as an air traffic controller,” said Michael Kurz, who happens to be my husband,... Senior Living Guide 25 Jul 2019 | 04:08
Through Fresh Food for Seniors, NYC seniors can receive a bag of fresh fruits and vegetables every two weeks. Photo courtesy of Office of Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer aging in place: a resource guide LEARNING Pace University’s Active Retirement Center (PARC)Designed for individuals 55 years or older, PARC offers senior... Senior Living Guide 25 Jul 2019 | 04:07
Angelina on Park Avenue. Photo: Lorraine Duffy Merkl ‘I feel broken’ “I have an old lady house now,” said my mother, Angelina, after she saw some safety features I bought to aid... Senior Living Guide 25 Jul 2019 | 04:07
Calling on a resident at Isabella House. Photo courtesy of Isabella House homes away from home BROOKDALE BATTERY PARK455 North End Ave., near Chambers St. 212-791-2500 brookdale.com Facilities: 217 apartments, from studios... Senior Living Guide 25 Jul 2019 | 04:06
Photo: Steven Strasser 10 questions for savvy seniors Life is a marathon, so as long as you’re in the running, it pays to stay fit from head to toe. Here are some answers... Senior Living Guide 25 Jul 2019 | 04:00
Peter Kempner is the legal director and the Elderly Project director for the Volunteers of Legal Service (VOLS). Photo courtesy of VOLS Finances and fraud The transition to living on a fixed income can be a vulnerable time for seniors as they adjust to a new financial reality.... Senior Living Guide 25 Jul 2019 | 03:59
