RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Island insights that go beyond the tram.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

Older Adults

Navigating Apps with Changes in Memory: Join Our Study

Weill Cornell Medicine seeks older adults with mild memory loss for a study on improving navigation apps. Participation is valuable, and compensation is provided. Join us!

Older Americans Living Alone Often Rely on Neighbors or Others Willing To Help

Donald Hammen, 80, relies on neighbor Julie McMahon for support, highlighting the importance of community ties for older adults without family, amid rising isolation concerns.

Elderly New Yorkers Throng City Hall to Protest Proposed Cuts to Senior Centers

Department for the Aging faces $80 million reduction on top of previous slashes to programs that provide free meals and social events. By Katie Honan May 16 5:52pm EDT Hundreds of older New Yorkers rallied outside City Hall to protest…

The Burden of Getting Medical Care Can Exhaust Older Patients

Judith GrahamMarch 27, 2024 Susanne Gilliam, 67, was walking down her driveway to get the mail in January when she slipped and fell on a patch of black ice. Pain shot through her left knee and ankle. After summoning her…

Let’s Have an Honest Conversation About What to Expect as You Age

Judith GrahamOctober 20, 2023 How many of us have wanted a reliable, evidence-based guide to aging that explains how our bodies and minds change as we grow older and how to adapt to those differences? Creating a work of this…

Is 80 Years Old? Do People in Their 80s Have Active, Productive Lives?

There are many inspiring examples of individuals 80 years old who have continued leading productive, successful and fulfilling lives. Studies show that physical and mental health correlate to a better quality of life at an older age. The examples below…

Older Adult Artwork Seasoned With Years of Life Experience

Art is often seen as something for the young. A way to express themselves without any holdbacks or preconceived notions. But what about older adults? Those who have lived long and accomplished a lot? Surely they have something to say…