At The Movies: Two Icons In Living Color
March 13, 2018
In their respective fields, they are both living legends: Itzhak Perlman, the celebrated violinist and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court. And now, they also share something else in common: both are the subjects of new documentary films that reflect their upbringing, talent, and perseverance despite…
Find Your Voice: Embracing Voice Activation Technology For Your Home
March 6, 2018
While we often associate cutting-edge technology with younger people, it seems that in the area of voice-activated home technology- such as the Amazon Echo– baby boomers are definitely on board. Recent consumer analysis from Google reports that many of us are welcoming this technology into our homes to assist us…
Drive Away: Ride Sharing As A Way To Get To Your Medical Appointments
March 6, 2018
One technology that is fast-becoming a favorite for many seniors is the ride-sharing option- be it Uber or Lyft. For those of you with smartphones, hailing a car to take you to an appointment or restaurant is as easy as clicking a few buttons. And now Uber has announced a…
Ice Queen: Skater Peggy Fleming Fifty Years After Her Gold Medal Performance
March 6, 2018
The 2018 Olympics just ended and decades from now, athletic stars such as Chloe Kim and Adam Rippon will likely be remembered for their athletic prowess and the way they changed their sports. Fifty years ago, it was skater Peggy Fleming who held that position. Her gold medal-winning skating routine…
Work Around: Figuring Out The Next Steps For Women Who Retire
February 27, 2018
Leaving the workforce to retire can bring you to a real crossroads: It may be a moment to seize the day and change your life course in a new direction, or it may be a time of dread, wondering what your identity is now that your professional profile is gone….
Some Soup and Some Schmooze: Enjoying A Meal At The Second Avenue Deli
February 27, 2018
Sometimes you want to put the “healthy” aspect of healthy living on the back burner, and instead focus on the living. And in that case, there’s nothing like an old-time New York deli meal, complete with the pickles and the pastrami. Over at the Second Avenue Deli in New York…