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Michael Zisser with grandson Caleb, and his version of retirement. Photo: Emma Bloch
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
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
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
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
NYC vs. NY State: How seniors compare

NYC vs. NY State: How seniors compare

Senior Living Guide
25 Jul 2019 | 04:07
Calling on a resident at Isabella House. Photo courtesy of Isabella House
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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.
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.
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
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