Solo Run: Aging On Your Own
September 15, 2021
While for some of us, the thought of growing older without having a spouse or adult children might be anxiety-provoking, for others, that’s just a normal way of life and may even be a preferable way of aging. Certainly, in this generation of older adults, who have had access to…
Upbeat: Your Brain Can Actually Improve With Age
August 25, 2021
Many of us expect the worst: as we get older, we presume that our brainpower will diminish, our cognition will decline and our brains will be vulnerable to the ravages of dementia. That’s certainly the prevailing imagery we see in the mainstream media. But in fact, there’s something not quite…
The Good Books: What’s Out Now And What’s Coming In The Fall
August 18, 2021
While we still have a few weeks of official summertime left, you may be scrambling to get in those last few books on your summer reading list or you may be getting ready to line up those Fall book club recommendations. Whether you’re a fan of fiction or need to…
Song And Dance: Sashay Your Way To Better Health
August 4, 2021
It was once said, “There are shortcuts to happiness and dancing is one of them.” What also seems to be true is that dancing can be a “shortcut” to other aspects of physical and emotional well-being. Both from ongoing research and the insights of those who have spent their lives…
Asking For A Friend: Understanding The Nature and Benefit Of Friendships in Later Life
July 14, 2021
By now, especially if you’ve been vaccinated, you’ve likely broken out of your pandemic restrictions and embraced a return to gatherings with family and good friends. Over the years agebuzz has promoted the importance and value of friendships for your health and well-being. It’s likely, however, that the pandemic has…
Thing Of Beauty: Is It Time To Seek Out A Cosmetic Procedure?
July 1, 2021
The predictions were that we would all go a bit crazy once vaccinated. Once we’d been liberated from our homes and gone back into the world, we’d indulge ourselves with salon and spa visits, and seek out the Botox and fillers like never before. And it’s true that bookings for…