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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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
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
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
How to Reframe our Older Years
Last night, for my monthly Virtual Senior Center class for Selfhelp Community Services, I reviewed the book, The End of Old Age by Dr. Marc E. Agronin. The basic message: aging brings strength. It isn’t only about decline and health challenges. Dr. Agronin suggested we start to change our image of old age by taking… Continue reading How to Reframe our Older Years