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By Louise Applebome   For so many years, as a little girl, I looked forward to the annual television airing of The Wizard of Oz.   How special was an annual-only event? Today, there’s no such thing. Everything is available in any manner of delivery systems, 24/7.    But back…

By Renee Langmuir   As I journey through the unfamiliar terrain of aging, I am fortunate to have discovered the eminent Swiss psychologist, Carl Jung, father of Analytical Psychology, who has cleverly constructed a list of seven tasks of aging. These are not simple “to-do” items that can be completed…

By Lance A. Slatton   Navigating the healthcare system and home care agencies can feel overwhelming, especially when you or a loved one needs support the most. But you have more power than you think. Being a strong advocate isn’t just about speaking up—it’s about preparation, persistence, and knowing your…

By Kathleen M. Rehl, Ph.D., CFP®   Editor’s Note: This is the first in a new series by Kathleen M. Rehl chronicling her move into a Continuing Care Retirement Community. You may recall Kathleen’s earlier pieces for agebuzz—her poem, Waiting List, and her practical guide, Navigating the Future: Our Checklist…

By Alice Herb   To my great surprise, I came to realize how growing older has required me to seek out more services, and these are more and more expensive every year. I think we are all fooled into thinking that being a senior citizen brings Medicare, access to discounts…

By Mary Fridley   If you haven’t already, I urge you to take a few minutes to read “We May Soon be Telling a Very Different Kind of Story About Dementia,” a June 14 New York Times guest essay from respected author Lynn Casteel Harper. I am also proud that…

By Susanna P. Barton   Being prepared for the opportunities and challenges of aging requires us to be flexible, real, and positive – to embrace resilience as we move through new seasons of life. If you or a loved one has ever said, “I’m never going into nursing home” or…

By Katherine Schneider, Ph.D.   I was born blind in 1949, so I have lived over half my life before the ADA (The Americans with Disabilities Act) was passed. I attended public schools before Section 504 and got to ask for my own accommodations. One of the first things I…

By Kathleen M. Rehl, Ph.D., CFP®   Not long ago, I found myself reflecting (again) on the unavoidable: mortality. My late husband, Tom, and my dear mother passed within weeks of each other years ago. While their physical presence is gone, their spirit and love are still with me. I’m…

By Marc Rothman, MD   A while back, I received a call from a college buddy, a successful family man who was running a small business but had no idea how to handle a parent with memory loss. His father had passed, and now his mother’s memory and behavior were…