FILM RECOMMENDATION BY NEIGHBOR

Here is the link to the “Youtube.com” free film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ge3YbqHAEs But, you can also find it on the internet by visiting “Youtube.com” and then searching for “Alive and Kicking,” a 1950s film that may inspire…

FOOD FOR THOUGHT-FROM THE POETS

“…And do not worry that your life is turning upside down. How do you know that the side you are used to is better than the one to come?”

WHY OWN A DOG?

-Walk outside often. -Find companionship.-Enjoy social encounters. -Know when someone is at your door. -Gain daily structure. If you are thinking about adopting a dog, seniors are advised to look for a senior dog. And, if you need help with…

Brussels Sprouts with Honey & Miso Recipe

Ingredients -2 tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil -2 tbsp of honey -1 tbsp of red miso paste -1 tsp of kosher salt -1 pound of sprouts, cleaned & halved lengthwise -1 lime halved -1/4 cup chopped roasted almonds Instructions -Heat oven to 450 degrees.…

CRUCIFEROUS VEGETABLES HERALDED AS IMPORTANT FOR IMMUNE STRENTHENING

This category of vegetables includes broccoli, broccoli rabe, collard greens, brussels sprouts, cabbage, arugula, cauliflower, kale, Tatsoi turnips, and rutabaga. In addition to their nutrient value, they are low in calories!

TAKING FLIGHT – INSIDE OF A PLANE?

Are there family members you wish you could visit, or places you want to see that you thought were beyond reach? The facts are that in this day and age there are accommodations for most seniors to travel by air. Age is not as important as mental…

LOVE TO EAT & LOVE YOURSELF?

As the holidays approach, many start thinking about food. All of a sudden, special dishes are everywhere and newspapers are filled with recipe ideas. What often gets overlooked is that the Thanksgiving meal is a harvest celebration something…

VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORM

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MANHATTANVILLE, MILK, & TWO WOMEN

Located from W.123rd to W.135thSts. on the west side of Manhattan, Manhattanville was settled by waves of foreign, religious, and racial groups over the decades. Early on, it was a center of milk processing in New York City.Positioned at a nexus…

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT GOOD GERIATRIC CARE?

It is no secret that in our times physicians often don’t get to know the whole patient. Specialists, so important to specific treatment, often aren’t able to spend a lot of time with each patient. And even general practitioners or internists…

WE AREN’T JELLY FISH

It only makes sense that bones, which allow us to move about, are our treasures. Without them, we could not unscrew the lid of a jar, let alone sit at the dinner table. As we get older, you likely know that bones can lose density, and that…

IF YOU CAN

Stair climbing is considered a convenient and a beneficial weight-bearing exercise. Walking can strengthen bones, but climbing up your staircase can be considered taking-it-up-a-notch by putting increased stress on muscles and joints(in positive…

WALKING AWAY FROM HER TOASTER ENDED UP CAUSING A COMMOTION ON HER BLOCK!

That’s what recently happened to a neighbor. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the number one cause of house fires is unattended cooking. (Faulty electric devices can also catch fire.) The NY Fire Dept. (NYFD) reminds…

WU and NUSSBAUM

The Wu & Nussbaum restaurant is most unusual, serving bagels during the day and Chinese food after 4pm. If you’ve ever stood on long lines for a bagel at Absolute Bagels, just south of 107th St. on B’way, you might like to know that restaurateur…

BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS BY NEIGHBORS

The Magician by Colm Tóibín, a new novel based on author Thomas Mann’s life combining diligent research and imagination. The author exposes a life caught between Mann’s need to fit in and his “illicit” desires. (Not yet in paper-back.)…

WHAT’S WORSE THAN AN AMBULANCE RIDE TO AN E.R.?

According to the National Council on Aging, 77% of all seniors suffer from one or more of four chronic diseases: heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and stroke. Of these, a stroke can happen very quickly and be life changing for the worse. But…

Meet the Slons

Jonathan and Renee Slon and their three children, Maeve, Sidney and Nigel, all enjoy being a part of our community and forming lasting friendships with Morningside Village elders. All three children are busy high schoolers, but they are also…

Ping Pong Anyone?

“Ping Pong” is a film about elders from across the planet who compete in the “World Over 80s Table Tennis Championships” in Inner Mongolia. Eight players, from four continents, with seven hundred and three years between them (one 100),…

What is Yoga?

The traditional definition of yoga is that “yoga is the stilling of the fluctuations of the mind.” Traditionally in Sanskrit yoga means to yoke, join, attach or bind. To me, it means bringing together body and mind. But, it is much more…

Tribute Journal

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Mr N. writes, “OUT FOR A WALK”

What a morning! It's like that song in 'Oklahoma', 'Oh what a beautiful morning; everything's going my way' . There was Gordon McRae singing away. I must go out! Besides, walking is the best way to exercise. When my visitor comes, I'm sure we…

What Our Volunteers Are Up To…

Volunteer and Artist Susan Kaplow is highlighted in an installation at Temple Emanu-El, 1 East 65th Street, June 4-14th. Her work, “Abomination: Wrestling With Leviticus” explores the legacy of biblical doctrine on homosexuality for gay…