Deborah Quilter

Deborah Quilter is an ergonomics expert, a certified Feldenkrais practitioner, a yoga therapist and the founder of the Balance Project at the Martha Stewart Center for Living at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. She is also the author of Repetitive Strain Injury: A Computer User's Guide and The Repetitive Strain Injury Recovery Book.

Most Recent

Obituary Writing 101

Tips for creating a meaningful farewell for someone, or for yourself

MARCH 15, 2019 | By Deborah Quilter

Living

The Funeral Dress Still in the Back of Your Closet

Funerals can infuse an article of clothing with memory and emotion

JANUARY 29, 2019 | By Deborah Quilter

Caregiving

Should We Bring Back Public Psychiatric Hospitals?

What a panel of experts recently said about the issue

DECEMBER 19, 2018 | By Deborah Quilter

Health

How Public Health Programs Can Become Age-Friendly

A report says innovative solutions are needed to better serve older adults

DECEMBER 7, 2018 | By Deborah Quilter

Living

The 7 Benefits of Dancing at Any Age

Dances for a Variable Population offers the joy of dance to older adults

AUGUST 21, 2018 | By Deborah Quilter

Health

New PBS Film Explores How We Feel About Death

Let that question shape your life, urges 'Into the Night' filmmaker Helen Whitney

MARCH 22, 2018 | By Deborah Quilter

Caregiving

Hiring a Private Eye for Your Parent’s Nursing Home

A PI might uncover troubling things about your loved one's care

FEBRUARY 21, 2018 | By Deborah Quilter

Health

How Men Can Become More Flexible Without Pain

When guys try to stretch, they usually go about it the wrong way

AUGUST 7, 2017 | By Deborah Quilter

Living

Offering Space and Support for Mentally Ill Artists

An innovative New York “clubhouse” provides unique services for older members

JULY 24, 2017 | By Deborah Quilter

Health

When Retirement Makes You Unhappy

They retired, but grew antsy — 3 stories of 'un-retirees'

JULY 21, 2017 | By Deborah Quilter

Living

A Second Chance for Singers Over 55

How the performers in 'Alive! 55+' give new meaning to familiar songs

APRIL 13, 2017 | By Deborah Quilter

Living

What a Blast It Is Getting Old When You’re in a Rock Band

Boomer musicians are in demand and getting plenty of life satisfaction

MARCH 15, 2017 | By Deborah Quilter

Living

Discovering the Thrill of the Tightrope in Midlife

Walk like an orangutan, and other lessons from my initiation into the aerial arts

JANUARY 24, 2017 | By Deborah Quilter

Living

How to Take Great Family Photos This Holiday Season

Tips from a pro photographer on getting pictures you’ll treasure

DECEMBER 7, 2016 | By Deborah Quilter

Living

The Many Benefits of Choir Singing When You’re Older

It's a way to improve memory, reduce stress and make breathing easier

NOVEMBER 23, 2016 | By Deborah Quilter

Living

Want to Age Better? Join a Choir

A groundbreaking study examines the health benefits of making music as we age

NOVEMBER 22, 2016 | By Deborah Quilter

Health

The Surprising Health Benefits of Drumming

It can curb depression, improve immunity and even fight Parkinson's

OCTOBER 19, 2016 | By Deborah Quilter

Health

Is Big Pharma to Blame for Soaring Health Costs?

Or is this the necessary by-product of new wonder drugs?

OCTOBER 18, 2016 | By Deborah Quilter

Living

What I Learned About Life in Voiceover Class

When you try something new, you never know what will happen

JULY 21, 2016 | By Deborah Quilter

Health

What I Found on My Ayurveda Spa Adventure

The ancient healing practice looks nothing like Western medicine

JUNE 24, 2016 | By Deborah Quilter

Living

Grandmas2Go Arrive With Love

By helping with simple tasks, volunteers make an impact on families

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Strengthening Rural Health Care for Older Adults

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