elderly care

Exclusive | Inside NYC’s anti-loneliness club where seniors share their life stories — including getting told off by Princess Margaret and flirting with Colin Powell

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Exclusive | Inside NYC’s anti-loneliness club where seniors share their life stories — including getting told off by Princess Margaret and flirting with Colin Powell

What do a fashion feud with Princess Margaret and rumors of young love with Colin Powell have in common? They’ve both become legendary tales at the Life Story Club. Founded in 2019, the Brooklyn-based nonprofit organizes free virtual and in-person gatherings for older adults across the city, giving them a space to share their experiences, … Read more

Dear Abby: My best friend accused me of having an affair with a married man

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Dear Abby: My best friend accused me of having an affair with a married man

DEAR ABBY: My best friend of 45 years and I are 65. She has been married since 1985; I have been divorced for many years. She recently shocked me by claiming that a mutual friend told her I have been having an affair with a married acquaintance! This is false, but I now wonder whether … Read more

Young influencer faces backlash after dancing next to much older boyfriend in hospital bed: ‘I got on the will’

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Young influencer faces backlash after dancing next to much older boyfriend in hospital bed: ‘I got on the will’

A Tiktokker was slammed online after dancing next to her elderly boyfriend in a hospital bed and boasting about getting an inheritance from him. Source link #Young #influencer #faces #backlash #dancing #older #boyfriend #hospital #bed

Lonely seniors are turning to AI for friendship: Why Nana’s new BFF may be a robot

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Lonely seniors are turning to AI for friendship: Why Nana’s new BFF may be a robot

Everybody needs some botty.  And when there aren’t any warm bodies in the room, folks over 50 are turning to chatbots for companionship — so says a recent survey on seniors and sophisticated technology.  “Artificial intelligence (AI) has changed the way we live, and its impact on seniors is no exception,” wrote the authors of an … Read more

This physical characteristic could be a sign of dementia: study

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This physical characteristic could be a sign of dementia: study

A slower walking pace could be a sign of cognitive decline or dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers assessed more than 16,800 healthy people over the age of 65 in the U.S. and Australia during a seven-year period (2010 to 2017), according to the published study in JAMA Network Open. The investigators measured participants’ walking … Read more

Dear Abby: My father-in-law doesn’t want me to celebrate my 25th anniversary — and take care of him instead

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Dear Abby: My father-in-law doesn’t want me to celebrate my 25th anniversary — and take care of him instead

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been taking care of my father-in-law for four years — getting his groceries, going to the bank, picking up prescriptions and doing different tasks. He’s disabled and lives in an upstairs apartment with no access to getting downstairs. He can’t walk, bathe himself or get in and out … Read more

Dear Abby: I’m old and in a terrible marriage — can I kick him out?

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Dear Abby: I’m old and in a terrible marriage — can I kick him out?

DEAR ABBY: I am elderly and stuck in a miserable marriage. The romance is long gone. We live as roommates. If I were to die tomorrow, I don’t think anyone would miss me. I’m partially disabled, and it is difficult for me to get out on my own. Must I accept life as it is, … Read more

IKEA donates first tiny home to support healing for homeless seniors

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IKEA donates first tiny home to support healing for homeless seniors

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Big problems and tiny homes. According to Fast Company, that’s the latest message from IKEA, which has just finished its first-of-its-kind tiny home designed for people who have experienced homelessness. Back in May, the Swedish … Read more

How lonely seniors can thrive on their own as ‘solo aging’ becomes more common than ever

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How lonely seniors can thrive on their own as ‘solo aging’ becomes more common than ever

As the population continues to get older, more adults are becoming solo agers during their golden years. “Solo agers have been shown to be as healthy and happy as other older adults and live just as long,” Sara Zeff Geber, PhD., an aging expert and author of “Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers,” told Fox … Read more

Employers are offering new benefits, from elder care to pet PTO

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Employers are offering new benefits, from elder care to pet PTO

A few months ago, when Annika Cha adopted her rescue puppy Ollie, she tapped into her company’s “pawternity” policy. Cha, 26, and based in St. Paul, Minn., is an account manager at 9Sail, a digital marketing agency with headquarters in West Islip, LI. She was able to take off four half-days thanks to the company … Read more

Many older adults are taking aspirin to prevent a heart attack — despite the risks

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Many older adults are taking aspirin to prevent a heart attack — despite the risks

Millions of older Americans are taking a daily dose of aspirin to lower their risk of having a heart attack or stroke for the first time — even though they shouldn’t, a new study finds. Nearly a third of adults 60 and older who don’t have cardiovascular disease took aspirin in 2021, according to findings … Read more

Dear Abby: My husband doesn’t want to celebrate our 50th anniversary this year

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Dear Abby: My husband doesn’t want to celebrate our 50th anniversary this year

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I disagree about when we can celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. We were married on June 16, 1974. I believe we will be celebrating our 50th anniversary on June 16, 2024. However, he insists that a child celebrates her first birthday after the child has lived through that first year. … Read more

102 and 100 year-old-couple throw surprise wedding of the centennial

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102 and 100 year-old-couple throw surprise wedding of the centennial

Congratulations are in order for newlyweds Marjorie Fiterman, age 102, and Bernie Littman, age 100, of Philadelphia, who just got married on Sunday, May 19, at the senior living facility where they first met. They began dating nearly a decade ago. Rabbi Adam Wohlberg officiated at the wedding, noting the couple was unlike most others that he’d … Read more

‘ANTM’ star Nigel Barker says supermodels got nothing on his ‘Senior Portraits’ subjects: ‘Talk about being fierce’

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‘ANTM’ star Nigel Barker says supermodels got nothing on his ‘Senior Portraits’ subjects: ‘Talk about being fierce’

Rudy Callegari is no top model. So when fashion photographer Nigel Barker tapped him to strike a pose for his “Senior Portraits” series, the 97-year-old World War II vet was thunderstruck.  “I thought, ‘Who the hell am I that he’d want to take my picture?’” Callegari, from Red Hook, told The Post with a laugh.  … Read more

Dear Abby: I’ve called my situationship 100 times with no answer — should I give up?

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Dear Abby: I’ve called my situationship 100 times with no answer — should I give up?

DEAR ABBY: I am a middle-aged gay man who has never had any serious relationships. A few months ago, I met a 22-year-old guy. He seemed really sweet and nice, and we had good times when we were together, so I let him use me for money. He played on the feelings I thought I … Read more

Groundbreaking program brings hospital-quality care to home

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Groundbreaking program brings hospital-quality care to home

There’s no place like home — and now hospitals are starting to recognize that as well.  For generations, we’ve been told that the best place to be when we are sick is in the hospital. But now, telemedicine, remote monitoring and frequent visits from nurses are allowing hospitals like NYU Langone to be at the … Read more

Ohio grandma, 94, sets out to visit all 7 continents with her grandson’s help: ‘Always think positive’

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Ohio grandma, 94, sets out to visit all 7 continents with her grandson’s help: ‘Always think positive’

A 94-year-old adventurer — who made headlines last year for being the oldest person to visit all 63 US National Parks — just returned from Chile and the Galápagos Islands on her newest quest: to conquer all seven continents. “When you get to a certain age, everybody starts saying, ‘Oh, you can’t do that. You’re too old … Read more

Study reveals what people over 50 living alone should do to stave off dementia

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Study reveals what people over 50 living alone should do to stave off dementia

A new study suggests getting that cute dog in one’s more mature years might be a good idea after all. Researchers from the Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China, found that pet ownership can be associated with slower rates of developing dementia. The study, published on Tuesday in JAMA Network Open, determined that owning a … Read more

Aging adults who care for dogs are significantly less likely to develop dementia

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Aging adults who care for dogs are significantly less likely to develop dementia

Adding to the long list of reasons to love dogs, new research reveals their paw-sitive health benefits for the human brain. A study published in the December edition of Preventive Medicine Reports has revealed that dog owners over the age of 65 were 40% less likely to develop dementia. Take that, cat people. “This study … Read more

Dear Abby: My sister’s husband made a move on me, she still won’t cut him off

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Dear Abby: My sister’s husband made a move on me, she still won’t cut him off

DEAR ABBY: My sister, who is quite a bit older than me, was married to a man for more than 20 years. He was a part of my family from the time I was 3. When I was a teenager, he made a “move” on me, which was disgusting because I trusted him. My family … Read more