Michael Zisser with grandson Caleb, and his version of retirement. Photo: Emma Bloch confronting The r-word The demographic trends of the growing aging population are clear. By the year 2060 the number of Americans ages 65 and older... Senior Living Guide 25 Jul 2019 | 04:09
Michael Kurz on the job at Madison Square Garden for a Billy Joel concert. Photo: Susan Schwartz one man’s second Act(s) “On the first day of my job as an air traffic controller,” said Michael Kurz, who happens to be my husband,... Senior Living Guide 25 Jul 2019 | 04:08
Through Fresh Food for Seniors, NYC seniors can receive a bag of fresh fruits and vegetables every two weeks. Photo courtesy of Office of Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer aging in place: a resource guide LEARNING Pace University’s Active Retirement Center (PARC)Designed for individuals 55 years or older, PARC offers senior... Senior Living Guide 25 Jul 2019 | 04:07
Angelina on Park Avenue. Photo: Lorraine Duffy Merkl ‘I feel broken’ “I have an old lady house now,” said my mother, Angelina, after she saw some safety features I bought to aid... Senior Living Guide 25 Jul 2019 | 04:07
Calling on a resident at Isabella House. Photo courtesy of Isabella House homes away from home BROOKDALE BATTERY PARK455 North End Ave., near Chambers St. 212-791-2500 brookdale.com Facilities: 217 apartments, from studios... Senior Living Guide 25 Jul 2019 | 04:06
Photo: Steven Strasser 10 questions for savvy seniors Life is a marathon, so as long as you’re in the running, it pays to stay fit from head to toe. Here are some answers... Senior Living Guide 25 Jul 2019 | 04:00
Peter Kempner is the legal director and the Elderly Project director for the Volunteers of Legal Service (VOLS). Photo courtesy of VOLS Finances and fraud The transition to living on a fixed income can be a vulnerable time for seniors as they adjust to a new financial reality.... Senior Living Guide 25 Jul 2019 | 03:59
Photo: Steven Strasser good old brain Aging is not a disease, and many of the brain changes that accompany it are normal. Even in healthy adults, parts of the... Senior Living Guide 25 Jul 2019 | 03:59
Liz Curtin (right) helps student during a sewing class she teaches at the Carter Burden/Leonard Covello Senior Center. Photo: Christina Cardona The benefits of creativity Are you over 60 and interested in exploring your creative side? At the Carter Burden/Leonard Covello Senior Center on 109th... Senior Living Guide 25 Jul 2018 | 12:39
Elissa Russo (left) and Marianne Brower focus on making homes liveable for the years to come. Photo courtesy of Brower & Russo Interior Design design strategies for aging at home A growing number of older Americans are choosing to stay in their longtime homes and apartments as they age rather than relocate.... Senior Living Guide 25 Jul 2018 | 12:39
Photo: Alquitara, via flickr culture at a discount Metropolitan Museum of Art Address: 1000 Fifth Ave. At The Metropolitan Museum of Art, seniors 65 or over from outside New... Senior Living Guide 25 Jul 2018 | 12:39
fresh food for seniors Fresh Food for Seniors is a program that provides older adults with affordable, fresh produce from local farms. Every two... Senior Living Guide 25 Jul 2018 | 12:38
Rendering of Inspir Carnegie Hill's new building opening in late 2019, courtesy of Handel Architects of New York and DBox. homes away from home Isabella House & Isabella Nursing 515 Audubon Ave., near West 191st Street 212-342-9200 isabella.org Facilities: 78 independent-living... Senior Living Guide 25 Jul 2018 | 12:38
Ron Long, director of regulatory affairs and elder client initiatives at Wells Fargo Advisors, tells seniors how to safeguard their financial security and steer clear of scam artists. 'DON'T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU' Okay, let’s start by defining the terms: What exactly is “IRS impersonation fraud”?This scam involves fraudsters... Senior Living Guide 25 Jul 2018 | 12:37
