David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
Navigating Apps with Changes in Memory: Join Our Study
December 2, 2025
Weill Cornell Medicine seeks older adults with mild memory loss for a study on improving navigation apps. Participation is valuable,...
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!
Parents Network: Have Stroller Rights Now Gone Wrong on Red Buses?
Stroller entitlement on Roosevelt Island has spiraled, with parents prioritizing their convenience over the needs of seniors and disabled, blocking necessary access and seating.
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.
How-to: Priority Boarding for the Roosevelt Island Tram Now. Who Qualifies?
RIOC introduces priority boarding for seniors and individuals with disabilities on the Tram, ensuring accessibility and comfort amidst bustling tourist traffic. Embrace this valuable service!
Things That Make You Say, “We Pay High Taxes For This?”
RIOC’s secretive and poorly communicated priority Tram access plan for seniors and disabled riders is ineffective, highlighting their lack of leadership and transparency. Disappointing and impractical.
GOOD NEWS FOR THE 65 MILLION AMERICANS WHO RELY ON SOCIAL SECURITY
With their run-off victory in Georgia, Democrats now have a mandate to protect Social Security. Here’s what they need to do next. By Nancy J. Altman | December 7, 2022 Republished with Permission: The Roosevelt Island Daily News Social Security was on…
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…
While Inflation Takes a Toll on Seniors, Billions of Dollars in Benefits Go Unused
Millions of older adults are having trouble making ends meet, especially during these inflationary times. Yet many don’t realize help is available, and some notable programs that offer financial assistance are underused. Judith GrahamSeptember 12, 2022 Republished with Permission: The…
‘It’s Becoming Too Expensive to Live’: Anxious Older Adults Try to Cope With Limited Budgets
Economic insecurity is upending the lives of millions of older adults as soaring housing costs and inflation diminish the value of fixed incomes. Across the country, seniors who until recently successfully managed limited budgets are growing more anxious and distressed….
What is Pickleball? A Beginners Guide, How-To Pickleball
In our New York City community, a neighbor asked for Pickleball courts, and a lot of people were puzzled. What is pickleball, anyway? Is it fun and safe? This beginners guide will tell you all about it. by David Stone…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor