Today I completed a 15 month assignment at DOROT, an organization on the Upper West Side of Manhattan which focuses on reducing social isolation for older adults and promoting inter-generational activities. My role was to help roll out a new tech coaching program, helping older adults to learn how to better use their smartphones by… Continue reading A Bittersweet Farewell to DOROT
Online Classes for Older Adults
In June / July 2020, I delivered several presentations for older adults: Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, SeniorTech NYC: Things to Do While Stuck at Home, Tue, 6/16 @ 7 PM – While the pandemic has been challenging for all of us, we have been able to participate in many events from home on our computers… Continue reading Online Classes for Older Adults
Older Adults and Zoom
How older adults can join the many others who are discovering the joy of Zoom events.
Living Well on a Fixed Income
(Guest post from Karen Weeks) Many of us dream of a relaxing retirement, focused on pastimes, friends, and family. However, a fixed income typically means you need to be pretty good at managing your money, or instead of relaxing, you might feel a lot of stress. Here are a few ideas to help make every… Continue reading Living Well on a Fixed Income
A Ray of Sunshine in a Dark Time
Especially for older adults, the coronavirus pandemic has been an especially challenging time. My heart goes out to have already contracted the illness, and also to those health care workers who risk their own safety to continue to care for them. But in every storm, there is at least a small ray of sunshine. Using… Continue reading A Ray of Sunshine in a Dark Time
Please reach out to older adults, esp. at this time
While we are all are adjusting to a new way of life due to the effect of the coronavirus, our older adults are especially at risk right now. Many of them are socially isolated during normal times, and now the situation is much more difficult. Follow the lead of DOROT‘s Executive Director, Mark Meridy and… Continue reading Please reach out to older adults, esp. at this time
2019 Implications for 2020 Innovations
By David Dring & Norman Reiss As the year comes to a close, here are our thoughts on a few key improvements within aging services that will enable significant enrichment in the quality of life for older adults and those that serve them in 2020 and beyond. As a nonprofit, capacity building organization, the Interactive Aging Netwoork… Continue reading 2019 Implications for 2020 Innovations
Fun Jobs for Retired Seniors
Guest Post by Sharon Wagner from SeniorFriendly.info When it comes to retirement, everyone has a different approach, and many seniors who retire don’t wish to leave the workforce altogether. Fortunately, there is a variety of interesting and fun jobs for retired seniors who want to remain active in the working world. Connect With the Community… Continue reading Fun Jobs for Retired Seniors
DOROT’s Thanksgiving Banquet
For many years I’ve had the pleasure of volunteering at DOROT’s annual Thanksgiving Banquet, which was held Sunday, Nov. 24 at Congregation Rodeph Sholom on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Now as a DOROT employee, I helped not only to serve the meal, but also assisted to prepare meal packages which were delivered to… Continue reading DOROT’s Thanksgiving Banquet
A Visit with a Centenarian
What I learned during my recent visit with Ruth Rosner, a 103 year old client of DOROT’s one-on-one technology coaching program