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Blanca Padilla in Goddard Riverside’s Lincoln Square center. Photo courtesy of Goddard Riverside
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
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
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

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
NYC vs. NY State: How seniors compare

NYC vs. NY State: How seniors compare

Senior Living Guide
25 Jul 2019 | 04:07
Calling on a resident at Isabella House. Photo courtesy of Isabella House
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
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
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
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