As a staff member at DOROT, our programs are specifically designed to address the issue of helping older adults to stay connected to others and to society, and to avoid social isolation. Fortunately, the dangers of loneliness as we age are becoming very well known, and new solutions are becoming available. This recent post at… Continue reading Helping Older Adults with Loneliness
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Celebrate National Senior Citizens Day
In an ideal world, we wouldn’t need to set a day aside each year to celebrate seniors – we would be appreciating them every day! But with the hope that we can move further in that direction, I’d like to share how my life has been enriched by working with older adults (not everyone wants… Continue reading Celebrate National Senior Citizens Day
How to Be Less Lonely As You Age
10 Tips on How to Reduce Social Isolation and Be Less Lonely As We Age
One-to-One Technology Coaching Program
My new employer, DOROT, is beginning a new program to match older persons seeking technology assistance at home one-on-one with volunteers. Below are a few specifics: Initial pilot will focus on basic smartphone functionality: voice calls, texting and email Volunteers must be able to visit two older persons for up to 4 one hour sessions… Continue reading One-to-One Technology Coaching Program
My New Role at Dorot
Starting tomorrow, I will begin as a Program Coordinator at Dorot, an organization which I’ve volunteered for since 2012. My role will be to support the development and implementation of a new initiative to bring individualized technology coaching into the homes of older adults. The program’s goal is to provide older adults with the technology… Continue reading My New Role at Dorot
Common Myths About Older Persons
To enhance my skills in working with older persons, I’ve recently started an online course in gerontology. In the first of 11 modules, I was reminded about the common stereotypes that many people have about seniors. But before we try to influence others, first check our own assumptions and beliefs. How many of the below… Continue reading Common Myths About Older Persons
Org Profile – Project Find
Profile of Project Find, a senior services organization on the Upper West Side of Manhattan
What It Takes to Help Seniors Learn Technology
When it comes to training people in how to use technology, working with older persons can be especially challenging. For several years, I’ve had the good fortune to volunteer for organizations such as Dorot and Older Adults Technology Services which have specifically focused on helping seniors to become technically proficient. As these programs grow, there… Continue reading What It Takes to Help Seniors Learn Technology
Today is National Senior Citizens Day
Most of us have an older person in our lives who could probably need some of our time and attention. Below are some tips: Spend time at a nursing or retirement home. If you don’t know someone currently residing there, you will likely find someone who no longer has family or friends visiting them. A… Continue reading Today is National Senior Citizens Day
Upcoming Senior Events in NYC
If you’re in the NYC area and are involved in caring for older family members or friends, these two senior related events taking place in the next week may be of interest: Caregiver Expo 2018 – get information on how to care for yourself as you age and on resources helpful in caring for a… Continue reading Upcoming Senior Events in NYC