But my work improving the lives of older adults will continue. In my post last year What Comes Next for Us, I was preparing for a life after full time work ends. Fortunately, I started a job managing the Social Adult Day Program at Sunnyside Community Services last September. This program is designed for those… Continue reading I Will Retire on Fri, Aug 16, 2024
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
Movies About Aging and Elderhood
New movies are almost always focused on young people. Recently I discovered a website which features Movies About Aging and Elderhood, including several recommendations for films focusing on issues affecting older adults. Many of these movies can be accessed free through sites such as Kanopy and Hoopla Digital. These sites only require that you have… Continue reading Movies About Aging and Elderhood
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
Should Programs for Seniors Be Mostly Teaching or Social?
As a group leader (and a trainer for other group leaders) for the Virtual Senior Center, Dorot and GetSetUp, there’s often a question about how to plan online sessions for older adults. Is is better to focus on teaching a skill (like how to do something specific on your cell phone) or is it enough… Continue reading Should Programs for Seniors Be Mostly Teaching or Social?
I’m Back – It’s Been An Eventful Year
It’s been almost a year since I’ve updated this blog. So let me bring you up to date: The problem that started last June when I suddenly found myself in the hospital came back in January when I was again hospitalized, this time while I was spending the winter in Florida with my partner. This… Continue reading I’m Back – It’s Been An Eventful Year
A Reminder of My Mortality
I’m home after a brief, unexpected hospital stay.
Join an Interest Group Today
Want a great way to find people from all over the country (and sometimes beyond) who share your passions? Try these great new interest groups that I’ve created at GetSetUp: Joy of Art – find others who love all types of art. Many older adults find great pleasure in exploring or rediscovering their passion for… Continue reading Join an Interest Group Today
Join Me on Good Morning America
In my role as Customer Success Manager at GetSetUp since last fall, I’ve had the pleasure of interacting with many of our clients to make sure they are enjoying our many classes and social events that we provide free to older adults online. Starting in 2021, I’ve also led Good Morning America on weekday mornings.… Continue reading Join Me on Good Morning America