If you’re in the NYC area, there are many events this month on how to make your older years your best years: Wed, Oct 10, 5:30 – 7:30 PM – Aging: Natural Forces or Public Policy? Ruth Finkelstein, Executive Director of the Brookdale Center on Aging at Hunter College, will speak on how to transform… Continue reading Upcoming Events About Positive Aging
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Why Age Segregation Isn’t a Good Idea
In Florida, I’ve noticed that there is an abundance of 55 and over communities, where the assumption is that older persons only want to live with other older persons. Maybe this is true for many of us; after all, our closest friends are usually close to our own age. The tendency towards age segregation seems… Continue reading Why Age Segregation Isn’t a Good Idea
Reducing Isolation for Seniors
As I’ve observed from some of my own family members, many seniors can easily become socially isolated from others and from the community. This can be due to: declining health, life transitions, ageism in society and lack of access to transportation / services. Risk of loneliness also increases if you don’t have a spouse or… Continue reading Reducing Isolation for Seniors