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.” …
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…
One of our goals is to share information with each other about where and how we’ll live as we grow older. Our research and outreach often lead us to other valuable and interesting sources of information. Joy Johnston recently commented about Staying Put or Moving On, which we appreciate. She…
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…
One of the challenges we face at Staying Put or Moving On is vetting new ideas or products that will really help seniors. (Including us – we’re 65+, too.) We’ve Learned To Be Skeptical I learned the phrases “snake oil” and “there’s a sucker born every minute” when I was…
There are many attractive reasons to want to age in place or consider retiring or moving to a rural location. The natural beauty, quiet, and slower pace are extremely attractive to many. But rural living for seniors also brings with it many other factors, both positive and negative, that need…
