In And Out Of Love: Relationship Consequences As You Get Older
September 4, 2019
For some, that old adage, “can’t live with them, can’t live without them” captures the dilemma of a long marriage. While years of marriage may bring comfort and intimacy, for many, the decades together can lead to pain and misery. So much so that “gray divorce” continues to be on…
Ask Dr. Ruth: A New Documentary About The Celebrated 90-Year-Old Sex Expert
February 27, 2019
You may know her as the diminutive doyenne of all things sex. But did you know that Dr. Ruth Westheimer is a Holocaust survivor whose positive attitude toward life and love (and sex) has allowed her to persevere through tragedy and teach everything there is to know about sex well…
Speed Dial: Dating As An Older Person
December 12, 2018
For many of us, dating was never a fun experience. But for those who have reached “a certain age,” the question may become, why even bother? Statistics show that being single may be the new normal for those who have reached their 50s, 60s or beyond without a spouse or…
Photo Op: New Photography Reveals The Hidden Loves And Lives Of Seniors
October 3, 2018
Let’s face it. Older people are not often the subject of choice for photographers, especially when they’re engaging in love or intimacy. But in a number of new publications and exhibits, several photographers have taken what’s usually hidden or invisible and instead, publicly presented seniors in surprising and unexpected ways….
Controversy Abounds: Transgender Seniors in Nursing Homes
May 26, 2016
Recent news stories have highlighted the challenges that transgender persons face in going about their everyday lives. For seniors who are transgender, and already vulnerable from the usual sorts of challenges older persons face, the barriers to health, well being and safe living conditions can be enormous. Most transgender seniors…