While many of us can’t keep track of what day it is, I don’t think any of us will ever forget 2020 and how the Covid pandemic has transformed our lives. It’s hard to even read the news these days, but luckily, Staying Put or Moving On has been keeping…
Many have faced the difficult decision to no longer drive because of health, vision and other age-related issues, whether it’s for themselves or a loved one. When some of our films screened at the 2017 Legacy Film Festival in San Francisco, we had the opportunity to view the film “Dial-A-Ride.” …
I’m frequently asked why I started Staying Put or Moving On (a series of short films and other information about where and how we’ll live as we grow older.) At 67, with any luck, I have at least a few productive years ahead of me. Since I still want to contribute something…
Last October, I discovered you don’t have to fly to Vermont for beautiful fall foliage. Oregon is spectacular that time of year. Great weather and gorgeous colors, especially on the eastern side. A friend from Mill Valley had moved to Bend to be closer to her kids in 2015. I…
Doing research for Staying Put or Moving On is really something that never stops. We’re always looking for more films, story ideas for films, articles to share and other kinds of information which would not only enlighten ourselves but also our community. Sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming, sometimes…
I had the great pleasure to be interviewed about Staying Put or Moving On by the nationally recognized gerontologist, Carol Zernial, and the veteran broadcaster, Rob Aaron, for their WellMed Charitable Foundation podcast called Caregiver S.O.S. On Air. They are a knowledgeable, interesting, lively pair and helped calm my nervousness…
As we previously wrote, the news about the efforts to have some affordable housing for LGBT seniors in San Francisco is welcome. Challenges remain throughout the US. Advocacy groups, such as Lambda Legal, are facing them head-on. Lambda Legal was founded in 1973 as the nation’s first legal organization dedicated to…
June is Pride Month. But life can be difficult for LGBT seniors. Many have lost contact with their families and many don’t have children to help take care of them as they age. Often, the discrimination they have experienced throughout their lives doesn’t diminish with time. Over 20,000 LGBT seniors live…
