Explore New Short Films About Loneliness

It isn’t only older adults that sometimes experience loneliness. In the seventh annual version of the Unlonely Film Festival, you can explore an assortment of 30 short films which focus on this important issue. I attended the launch event (replay is available) last night, and was reminded that the best way to watch is with… Continue reading Explore New Short Films About Loneliness

What Comes Next for Us?

For many older adults, we are approaching or have reached the stage of life where we are no longer working full time as we have in the past. For some, this is a blessing, and an opportunity to spend time with extended family and friends and to return to activities we’ve enjoyed in the past.… Continue reading What Comes Next for Us?

My New Gig – Director of Older Adult Services

On Friday, November 18th, I started a new job as Director of Older Adult Services at Greenwich House in NYC. I am very gratified to continue my work serving older adults after having done so for the Selfhelp Virtual Senior Center, DOROT and GetSetUp for the past ten years. After focusing on in person programs… Continue reading My New Gig – Director of Older Adult Services

My New Blog – How Seniors Can Live Well at Any Age

Most of us spend time providing caregiving for parents during their late stages of life to reciprocate for their having cared for us when we were young.  As an only child, my role extended to care for many aging relatives, many who no one else available to help.  This was sometimes hard to balance with… Continue reading My New Blog – How Seniors Can Live Well at Any Age