Culture

No doubt you’ve enjoyed some of the more “senior” British actors and actresses in their recent performances- everything from Dame Judi Dench in Victoria and Abdul to Dame Maggie Smith in Downton Abbey. Well, there are some new British exports now available for American audiences that may not rise to the…

In their respective fields, they are both living legends: Itzhak Perlman, the celebrated violinist and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court. And now, they also share something else in common: both are the subjects of new documentary films that reflect their upbringing, talent, and perseverance despite…

Never one to shy away from the public gaze, 96-year-old glamour girl Iris Apfel is at it again. Not content to rest on her laurels as a home-shopping network designer or public commentator on fashion trends, Apfel is about to release her latest book, Iris Apfel: Accidental Icon. With her unique blend…

If you watch Conan, you’ve probably heard some of Laura Kilmartin’s jokes. But if you’re not familiar with her, it may be time for you to do so- especially if you’ve been a caregiver for a loved one at the end of life. A stand-up comedian in her own right, Kilmartin’s…

Those of us whose hearing is on the decline are often confronted with a dilemma: what to do regarding beloved entertainment venues we enjoy. Whether at the movies or in the theater, it’s often hard to hear the dialogue, even with hearing aids in place. Well, for New York theatergoers, there’s now an…

Fashion blogger Dorrie Jacobson has never been conventional. A former Playboy Bunny, fashion model and “Miss Polaroid,” she’s always been one to dress in order to “turn heads,” as she likes to describe her style. So in 2014, when she started her fashion blog, Senior Style Bible, there was no…