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
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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
Need Help Getting Your COVID-19 Vaccine?
When Neil DeSouza, co-founder of GetSetUp, told me recently that he wanted me to help launch a campaign to help older adults to make their COVID-19 vaccine appointments, I was very skeptical. Each state has its own ways of distributing the limited vaccine supply, and in many states like Michigan (where we have many clients),… Continue reading Need Help Getting Your COVID-19 Vaccine?
Lead An Interest Group at GetSetUp
This year I’ve had the blessing of working for GetSetUp, an organization which provides online learning and social opportunities for older adults. For 2021, I will be starting a new community driven initiative for our clients to lead their own interest groups online. If you have a passion or strong interest that you would like… Continue reading Lead An Interest Group at GetSetUp
Join Me at GetSetup as a Guide
GetSetup, the company where I now work as a Customer Success Manager, is planning to greatly expand its class roster which require many more teachers, which we call ‘Guides.’ We provide online education for older adults; all classes are taught by older adults. Many of our instructors are current or past teachers, but that is… Continue reading Join Me at GetSetup as a Guide
How to Live as An Older Adult
From the time we are born, we are all aging. There is nothing significant that happens when you reach a designated age, other than being able to qualify for some benefits (e.g. health insurance) at a reduced cost. As you get older, you will gain wisdom due to the many life experiences you have had.… Continue reading How to Live as An Older Adult
My New Gig at GetSetup
Starting Monday, I will officially begin a new role as Customer Success Manager at GetSetup, a new company which provides opportunities for older adults to continue to learn through online classes taught by other older adults. As a frequent presenter and participant in online programs, I know how rewarding it is to have opportunities to… Continue reading My New Gig at GetSetup
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