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By Renee Langmuir   In a scientific attempt to measure whether animals are capable of perceiving a change in their physical appearance, scientists have used the Red Spot or Mirror Self-Recognition Test. In this test, a red spot is placed on an animal’s body where it cannot be seen unaided….

By Susanna P. Barton   At 87, actress and activist Jane Fonda says she doesn’t feel “like an old person,” doubling down that she actually feels “younger in all the ways that matter” as she moves – and inspires people of all ages! – into her 90s. In a recent…

By Alice Herb   So many people ask me what I do all day long since I no longer work. I always laugh, but it is a sardonic laugh. My typical reply is that each day of my so-called leisure makes me wonder how I ever had a full-time job, or…

By Dr. Marc Rothman What is GUIDE?    I’m often asked a question that has started coming up more and more from families and caregivers:    “What is this new Medicare GUIDE program I’m hearing about for dementia care?”    For many families caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or…

By Lillian Taylor   Hi, I’m Lillian Taylor — founder of Women With(out) Partners (WWP), a growing Facebook community created to support, connect, and empower midlife and mature women navigating life with or without a partner.    Across our culture, women over 50 often face a quiet but lingering form…

By Lindsay Eldridge   Note from agebuzz founder Connie Zuckerman: For many of us, travel and exploring new cultures is a top priority for our later years. However, planning a trip that satisfies everyone—especially when traveling with friends or multigenerational family—can be daunting. The goal is to design an itinerary…

By Wally Klatch   We mark major life transitions with ceremonies and celebrations. For example, Christening or Brit Milah is for the transition from birth to entry into the faith; Confirmation or Bar Mitzvah for the transition from childhood to communal responsibilities; Graduation for the transition from learning to higher…

    THE SENIOR MANIFESTO: 31 Suggestions For A More Thoughtful Month By Jane Seskin   Celebrate your half-birthday. Inhale to count of 4, hold for 4, exhale for 8. Don’t wait to be rescued. You’re already wearing your life preserver. Keep arguments under 20 minutes. List what makes you…

Welcome to Your Money Matters, a commentary on our financial lives. My name is Barry Feigenbaum. I am a retired corporate banker who got interested in personal finance about 15 years ago when I was working with insurance companies and asset managers as clients. I retooled myself with education and…

By Lance A. Slatton   I have the privilege of sharing some news that is both deeply humbling and incredibly exciting for the dementia community: AlzAuthors has found a new home with All Home Care Matters, and I have been entrusted with the honor of serving as the new President…