Lifeforce in Later Years

12/06/2025

The short days and cool dry air of winter can pose challenges, but they also give us glorious sunsets. With less moisture in the air, water v***r scatters less, providing more intense color. The Earth also spins closer to the sun at this time of year leading to lingering sunsets. If you find yourself out outside or near a window at the end of the day, look up. The light reflecting off some of our buildings is absolutely beautiful.

12/04/2025

Thank you, Lara Harmankaya and the Columbia Spectator for featuring what we do here at LiLY!

For 15.5 percent of West Harlem, isolation is a major threat. Lifeforce in Later Years is a nonprofit committed to assisting this population of older adults who are seeking greater belonging and connection within their community. Built on the idea of “neighbors helping neighbors,” LiLY is run by...

12/02/2025

Microplastics: What Are They? Dr. Norma Braun explains:

From Dr. Norma Braun: Micro air particles and microplastics are tiny pollutants that come from many everyday sources, including fossil fuel use, wildfires, vehicle traffic, tire wear, and even the breakdown of the plastics that surround us. These particles are incredibly small (PM2.5 is about 2.5 mi...

12/01/2025

Meet your neighbor: Kate Dunn! She is a graduate student at Columbia Mailman School of Public Health studying Epidemiology.

  Hi! My name is Kate Dunn. I’m a graduate student at Columbia Mailman School of Public Health studying Epidemiology. I’m from Rochester and just moved to the Upper West Side in August. I enjoy how close my neighborhood is to Riverside Park and Mamas Too Pizza! In my spare time I like to walk [...

11/21/2025

Donate a Thanksgiving dinner to an older New Yorker! Help LiLY as we deliver hot turkey dinners with all the fixings to older adults, many of whom are alone on this holiday.

Donate here: https://givebutter.com/fallforlily

11/20/2025

Visit our friends at Samad's Gourmet! 2867 Broadway, New York, NY 10025

11/17/2025

Thanks for joining LiLY at the Morningside Park Farmers Market!

11/17/2025

Our friends at University Hardware & Housewares are always ready to help! 2906 Broadway, New York, NY 10025

11/14/2025

Have you read our November newsletter yet? Keep up with all things LiLY:

The Villager Newsletter / El Aldeano Lifeforce in Later Years proudly produces a monthly newsletter for older adults and interested community members. Featuring lots of uptown NYC resources, insights from aging-in-place experts, timely and vital health information, and stories from neighbors. Want t...

11/14/2025

In the swing of things!

11/12/2025

Take note, and stop by Janoff's Stationary!

2870 Broadway, New York, NY 10025

11/05/2025

Thank you Team LiLY! Congratulations on your hard work in the TCS New York City Marathon!! You inspire us!