Author: Norman Reiss

Retirement -A Bit Later Than Planned

Since my replacement at Sunnyside Community Services was not hired until November (and a colleague left shortly after I did in August), I worked a bit longer than planned. Doing a combination of in person and remote work, my last day was Friday, Nov. 22. So I’ve had more time to adjust to my new… Continue reading Retirement -A Bit Later Than Planned

I Will Retire on Fri, Aug 16, 2024

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?