Ad campaign tells seniors to call out ageism — as life expectancy rises in NYC
New Yorkers are living longer and about to get louder. Officials bragged Thursday that New York City’s average…
Exclusive | New York City’s oldest dance teacher, 96, wows with new show: ‘It gives me life’
She’s helping old souls tap into a new passion. Betty Markowitz has been teaching tap dance to senior…
Exclusive | Little-known caregiver program in NYC gets $6.2M boost – as number of aging seniors expected to boom
Even caregivers need a little love. A program to support the city’s “invisible labor force” is getting millions…
Inside The Pacemakers, NYC’s dance troupe where everyone is 60+
On the dance floor, Phyllis Bogart moves like she’s made of electricity, not metal. At 78, her pink-and-purple-streaked…
Mini horses are helping NYC’s elderly with depression and dementia
When was the last time you saw a miniature horse step out of a minivan in the middle…
Dozens of NYC seniors compete for top spot in city’s offbeat talent show: ‘Music is therapy’
Dozens of senior citizens hailing from all over the five boroughs sang, danced and performed poetry in the…