Healthy Aging Resources

The National Institute of Aging - Link

• Terranova Films - A platform that presents films and videos on aging, senior living, grief, preventative care, caregiving, long term care, exercising, sexuality and more

Neuroplasticity 

• The Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on Older Adults Living in the Community

• ADDitude Magazine's ADHD Experts Podcast

  • • Episode 380 - Menopause and ADHD: How Estrogen Changes Impact Dopamine, Cognition, and Women’s Health - Apple Podcast Link  |  Episode Website

• The Secrets to Successful Aging from the Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation

Support Hotlines and Associations

• Cancer support: Call the American Cancer Society Helpline at 1-800-227-2345

• Arthritis support: Call the Arthritis Foundation Helpline at 800-283-7800 | Chat online 

  • • Pain Management Resources

    • 60 WAYS TO FIGHT & PREVENT PAIN Booklet: e-booklet

    • Live Yes! Connect Groups - Find a Group 

Older Adult Fitness 

• "Top 5 YouTube Fitness Channels for Seniors" from Medi-Careful Living - Link

• NIH Resources on Exercise and Fitness

• Fitness Blender Total Body Chair Workouts – exercise videos from computer or phone - Chair Workouts  | YouTube Channel 

• Silver Sneakers Program - "Go4Life" On Demand Exercise Videos  |  Virtual & Gym Programs

• Senior Exercise and Fitness Tips: No matter your age or physical condition, it’s never too late to start exercising and get fit. These easy tips will help you get started safely and make it fun.

  • • How to Exercise with Limited Mobility

• Exercise Video Guides for those with Arthritis from The Arthritis Foundation

Readings

• Alcoholism in Retirement from Bradford Health Services

• Signs of Adult ADHD? Or Old Age? ADDitude Magazine (Apr. 15, 2022).

• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) - Substance Use in Older Adults (Ages 65+) - PDF

• Sexuality and Aging (Mount Sinai School of Medicine´s Geriatrics, Palliative Care & Interprofessional Teamwork Curriculum)

• The Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on Older Adults Living in the Community

• ADHD in Older Adults: Distinct Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations, ADDitude Magazine (Oct. 11, 2023).

• The Best Medical Alert Systems Chosen by Our Testers, from HelpGuide.org (Updated: February 05, 2024). After testing 23 devices, we hand-picked the four top medical alert systems. Learn what features stood out and what disappointed us about each brand.

• Chronic Pain and Mental Health (Updated June 2023).

Community

• The 92nd Street Y - Link

  • • Himan Brown 60+ Program: 212.699.7261 | email

    • 92NY Program for Cognitive Strength and Ability - Programming for patrons with mild to moderate cognitive impairment. Also offers programming for family members & caregivers - Link

• Live Yes! Connect Groups - provide supportive social connections and are inclusive to parents/guardians of children or adults living with all types of arthritis and rheumatic diseases.

• Thrive NYC  - Provides resource center for mental health support while staying home. 

• Front Porch - A nonprofit that connects seniors to community and services. The COVID-19 page connects you to others from your home. It provides companionship, intellectual stimulation online or by phone. 

• Comedians On Call - Phone helpline with the mission to fight loneliness with laughs. 

• SAGE NYC - Provides services and activities for LGBT older adults 

• Dorot USA - Provides concrete services to older adults and services to reduce isolation. 

• Senior Planet - Social, educational and health resources for seniors. Online classes and opportunities for social connection. 

• Met Opera - Free livestream opera

• Virtual Museum Tours from Travel & Leisure Magazine - Free virtual museum tours via your computer or smart phone

Resources for Advance Directives 

• Prepare for Your Care - Information about advance directives Includes preparedness at during COVID-19 risk. Guide is available in English and Spanish. 

• Health.ny.gov - Information about advance directives to speak with your doctor and family about 

• Five Wishes - Provides guidelines to help talk about and document advance care wishes.