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You know her from decades of movie, theater and television performances, not to mention she’s been nominated for a total of 10 Tony Awards. But what you may not know is that on November 7th, 83 year old Chita Rivera is finally coming to Carnegie Hall for the first time….

It’s not likely that a lonely older man will be kissed on the neck by a complete stranger as he sits alone in a train station. And it’s also unlikely that a regional actor from the west coast will make his Broadway debut at age 77. But both of those…

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…

Progress toward relieving the symptoms of Alzheimer’s has been frustratingly slow.  This is especially worrisome given our aging population. Yet one recent study suggests a possible new approach to lessening the burden of Alzheimer’s. Canadian researchers tested the hypothesis that lower body temperatures may lead to the greater manifestation of…

French playwright Florian Zeller, described as “one of the hottest literary talents in France,” is only 36 years old.  Yet his play, The Father, details one of the most nuanced and realistic portrayals of dementia and cognitive decline ever to appear on a theater stage.  After being heralded by British…

French playwright Florian Zeller, described as “one of the hottest literary talents in France,” is only 36 years old.  Yet his play, The Father, details one of the most nuanced and realistic portrayals of dementia and cognitive decline ever to appear on a theater stage.  After being heralded by British…