seniors

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

Italian woman, 91, breaks running record — what makes her body different, according to doctors

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Italian woman, 91, breaks running record — what makes her body different, according to doctors

Most 91-year-olds are racing to their recliners. Not Emma Maria Mazzenga. The Italian nonagenarian sprinted through a 200-meter dash in under a minute last year, crushing the previous world record for her age group. While others were gasping for air, Mazzenga was already sizing up her next race. Amazed by her speed, doctors investigated what … Read more

Experts warn against a popular remedy for insomnia — it may increase risk of disability

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Experts warn against a popular remedy for insomnia — it may increase risk of disability

Zzz’s the day, but do it naturally! Seniors should aim for seven to nine hours of shuteye a night — unfortunately, research indicates that many struggle to fall and/or stay asleep. Insomnia has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, mental health troubles, cognitive decline and even accidents. A new study … Read more

Exclusive | Meet NYC’s weed-loving over-60s — as seniors are using marijuana more than ever

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Exclusive | Meet NYC’s weed-loving over-60s — as seniors are using marijuana more than ever

Not to be blunt, but Gail Zanchelli hated marijuana as a teen growing up on Long Island. “Tried it, never liked it,” Zanchelli, 64, told The Post. Now it’s part of her nightly routine. The Deer Park resident takes 60 milligrams of gummies infused with THC — the main active ingredient in marijuana — before … Read more

New York’s elderly can now get a ‘virtual companion’ for chats, medication reminders and memory games

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New York’s elderly can now get a ‘virtual companion’ for chats, medication reminders and memory games

A new pilot program launching today across New York aims to turn seniors’ TV screens into personalized hubs for caregiving, communication and connection. Qualifying older adults will receive devices from ONSCREEN, Inc. that can transform any TV into a smart caregiving platform, offering key features like medication reminders, daily check-ins that are sent to their … Read more

Getting this vaccine lowered seniors’ dementia risk by 20%

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Getting this vaccine lowered seniors’ dementia risk by 20%

Most people know that exercising, eating healthy and keeping your mind active can lower your risk of dementia. But with the expected number of Americans living with dementia projected to increase to 13.8 million by 2060, the hunt is on for anything that could help prevent this devastating disease. Now, a new study out of … Read more

This is the best type of exercise to fight insomnia if you’re over 60

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This is the best type of exercise to fight insomnia if you’re over 60

As many as 50% of older adults struggle to fall or stay asleep, and up to 75% of seniors experience symptoms of insomnia. In addition to being frustrating, insomnia can increase your risk of heart disease, dementia, anxiety and depression — and it can also make you much more likely to fall down, which can … Read more

Telemedicine for Seniors Gets a Last-Minute Reprieve

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Telemedicine for Seniors Gets a Last-Minute Reprieve

Since his cancer diagnosis last year, Kent Manuel has regularly seen an oncologist near his home in Indianapolis. It’s been a tough time: After spinal surgery for paralysis caused by his cancer, he is regaining the use of his legs with physical therapy but still uses a wheelchair. Now, Mr. Manuel said, “I’m dealing with … Read more

America’s sexed-up seniors: Huge number of elderly are getting freaky — and they say the sex is hotter than ever

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America’s sexed-up seniors: Huge number of elderly are getting freaky — and they say the sex is hotter than ever

The best is yet to come. More than one in three Americans over the age of 55 still have sex at least once a week, a steamy new study on seniors has uncovered. Carewell surveyed 687 older Americans about their sexual habits and preferences, with the results revealing that those aged in their 70s get … Read more

Older workers bring a lot to the table — yet are often overlooked

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Older workers bring a lot to the table — yet are often overlooked

When Liz Jones, 63, took an early retirement package a couple of years ago, she did so because she saw the writing on the wall. Jones (name changed for professional reasons) was a senior human resources leader for a large global company in New Jersey, where she’d been for over 20 years. Yet she started … Read more

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

The ‘Golden Bachelorette’ but IRL — Seniors brave dating sites in search of love

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The ‘Golden Bachelorette’ but IRL — Seniors brave dating sites in search of love

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. When Joan Vassos was a contestant on “The Golden Bachelor,” she said something that resonated with millions of fans. “As you get older you become more invisible. People don’t see you anymore,” … 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

Granny gamer, 88, became a viral sensation —but after a decade, she’s had enough: ‘Bored to death’

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Granny gamer, 88, became a viral sensation —but after a decade, she’s had enough: ‘Bored to death’

She didn’t even take an arrow in the knee. Shirley Curry, known online as the video game streamer “Skryim Grandma,” announced she is calling it quits from publically playing the mythical game after over a decade. “It seems I spend most of my time sitting in here at this computer, and lately – probably for … Read more

Sex-crazed seniors are responsible for an “alarming” STI epidemic — here are the horniest states

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Sex-crazed seniors are responsible for an “alarming” STI epidemic — here are the horniest states

Somebody give Grandpa a box of condoms, already. Sex-crazed senior citizens are driving a major spike in the rise of STIs across the country, salacious new statistics revealed — with one surprising state leading the horny charge. In 2022 — the year with the most recent data — more than 2.5 million cases of syphilis, … Read more

High-school seniors are carrying the same ‘Little Mermaid’ and Marvel backpacks as kindergarteners

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High-school seniors are carrying the same ‘Little Mermaid’ and Marvel backpacks as kindergarteners

They’re going “back” in time. Local high-school seniors may be on the cusp of adulthood — dating, driving and applying to colleges – but they’re opting for very childish book bags for back-to-school. Backpacks festooned with Disney characters and other kiddie cartoons have become de rigeur for the final year of secondary education. “Everyone’s in … Read more

Exclusive | NYC seniors are skydiving, hiking the Alps and traveling the world — all while warding off dementia — with VR

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Exclusive | NYC seniors are skydiving, hiking the Alps and traveling the world — all while warding off dementia — with VR

On a summer afternoon when most New Yorkers were chaining themselves to the nearest air conditioner, the residents of the New Jewish Home on West 106th Street were enjoying a very active day. There was the trip to Broadway, a cuddle with puppies, a diving adventure on the high seas and skydiving above the Swiss … Read more

These fit and fabulous seniors are proving that age is just a number

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These fit and fabulous seniors are proving that age is just a number

Last fall, my septuagenarian father touched the hearts of countless people and became a bit of a social media sensation when he was stopped on the street and interviewed about his fitness routine for the popular @BodyByMark. When asked for “the one key” to a long, healthy life, his kicker was gold: “Get up when … Read more

Seniors in nursing homes should have sex if they want to, researchers say

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Seniors in nursing homes should have sex if they want to, researchers say

Age is just a number. New research suggests that older people should be encouraged to have sex. The University of Sheffield’s Sexual Rights Charter has developed new training that aims to minimize the stigma that surrounds seniors and sex. The UK’s first Sexual Rights Charter was designed to encourage people to have open discussions surrounding … Read more