January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, a time to focus on an eye disease that often develops quietly and can cause permanent vision loss before a person realizes anything is wrong. Glaucoma affects the optic nerve, which is essential for vision, and while it cannot be cured, early detection and treatment can protect sight and slow...Read More

? BIPOC caregivers supporting older adults often face additional stress during the holiday season. Cultural expectations, financial pressures, and changes in routine can intensify while managing the daily needs of someone aging at home or living with dementia. This online tool is designed to help caregivers identify stressors, reflect on their needs, and use practical...Read More

Many older adults are turning to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) such as herbal supplements, acupuncture, and special diets to ease pain, boost energy, or support overall well-being. These therapies can feel appealing because they seem “natural,” personalized, or gentler than traditional care. But new research from the past year shows a more complicated picture:...Read More

As autumn deepens and the holiday season begins, November brings countless reasons to pause, celebrate, and even gaze at the stars. For older adults, and for all of us, it’s a time to reflect, reconnect, and enjoy a little seasonal fun. Experts remind us that November is a perfect time to: Nurture meaningful connections: Share...Read More

Fraud targeting older adults has become one of the fastest-growing crimes in the country — and New Yorkers are not immune. Scammers are clever, persistent, and skilled at using fear, urgency, or false kindness to get what they want. But information is power. The more you know, the safer you (and your loved ones) are....Read More

Aging in New York has never been one-dimensional. It’s layered — like the city itself.The faces of older adulthood here reflect every neighborhood, every language, every path that led someone to call this city home. Across the five boroughs, older adults are living, creating, and leading in ways that challenge the outdated picture of what...Read More