With the advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, this article reviews that status of humanoid robots. It reports the lack of caregivers today and suggests the requirements of creating Claire the Caregiver Bot.

Hi everyone, my name is Ryan Lin. (Can we add a picture of you?) I am a first-year social work intern studying at Hunter College. I decided to pursue my clinical social work path so I can give back to my community, especially the Chinese community that could benefit from my bilingual skills. I am dedicated to becoming a mental health counselor and promoting the importance of mental health in the Chinese community. I’m also interested in promoting cultural exchange which helps people to receive a better view on the beauty of Chinese culture. Try out this recipe if you are interested, I promise it will be good!

Who else is looking forward to the new Center? It holds new promises and opportunities for staff and members alike, it will be a big step forward for all of us. In this post, I’ll talk about what I am looking forward to seeing in the new center, and I am sure some of you mare share a similar sentiment.

I aspire to become a clinical social worker so I can practice as a psychotherapist. I am dedicated to fighting the stigma against mental health and mental illness. I love helping others so naturally, a helping profession was the direction I decided to turn. Mental health is just as important as physical health, you would not delay a check up if you were feeling unwell, as such you should never delay a check in for your mental health either!

We are delighted to have eight interns working with us now. The come from College of Staten Island, Columbia University, Guttman Community College, Hunter College, and NY University.

Michael Matos moved to Bay Ridge during the pandemic. In many ways, Southwest Brooklyn got the hero it needed: Matos is a lifelong leader and has dedicated his life to service and understands that leadership starts with giving back.

Veterans Initiative at Volunteers of Legal assists senior veterans with end-of-life planning to ensure that their legal, financial, and health-care related decisions are protected during their lifetime and after they pass away. In this interview, Jess discusses providing legal help to veterans and other members of the Bay Ridge community.

I was at a football game, we were watching the New York Giants versus the Brooklyn Dodgers, then the commentator made an announcement over the loudspeakers. I just wanted to get home as soon as possible to find out more over the radio because I had a brother and sister that were serving.

September is National Senior Center Month. Every day, senior centers give aging Americans a place they can gather, find events, and improve their fitness and health.

Celebrating with a BBQ the successes of Bay Ridge Center’s Connect-to-Vaccine program on July 15, 2022.

Love to draw and want to get better? Want to learn to draw? Join us for Drawing with the Masters, every Thursday at Bay Ridge CONNECTS

Blustery was the only word to describe Friday morning, April 29, when a couple dozen members from the Bay Ride Center gathered at the Memorial Pier to catch a ferry trip to DUMBO.

Calling for Just Pay and Equity for Aging, Bay Ridge Center’s Todd W. Fliedner spoke on the steps of City Hall at the May 5, 2022, Aging Advocacy Day organized by LiveOn NY

AGE FRIENDLY IN BAY RIDGE

By Matthew Lyon

AGE FRIENDLY IN BAY RIDGE

By Matthew Lyon

IRS Letters — Real or Scam?

By David Dring