Fall All Over: New CDC Data Shows Troubling Nationwide Increase in Deadly Falls
September 6, 2023
It’s a new month and we have a new study confirming the serious threat that falls pose to older adults. According to a recent report from the CDC examining the incidence of non-fatal and fatal falls among older adults (65 and older), from 2020-2021, there was a 7.6% increase in…
Learning Curve: The Value Of Lifelong Learning Is Clear
September 6, 2023
Over the years we’ve published regular posts on ways to keep your brain sharp and cognition strong through various types of stimulation, be they puzzles, college courses, or even just staying curious. What all of these have in common is not so much formal memorization of facts but rather, the…
Grab Your Cape: It’s Time To Become A SuperAger!
August 9, 2023
There’s no doubt that our population is aging. And as a larger percentage of us get older, it’s important to understand how we can prolong our cognitive abilities and protect our brains from the ravages of dementia. After all, age is the major risk factor for Alzheimer’s, and projections are…
A Whole Lot More: Growing Evidence Of The Benefits Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
August 9, 2023
We’ve never shied away from promoting healthy eating habits- essential for anyone who wants to age in as healthy a way as possible. We’ve also previously described why one important aspect of a healthy diet is the inclusion of Omega-3 fatty acids. They are essential, polyunsaturated fats that your body…
Detecting Dementia: How Can You Be Screened For Dementia?
July 26, 2023
There’s no doubt that we have entered an era when important opportunities will exist to delay or diminish the symptoms of dementia. As we’ve been covering in agebuzz, there is now a new drug (Leqembi) available to delay impairment and decline in patients with mild cognitive impairment or the early…
Driving To The Edge: When Is It Time To Hand Over The Keys?
July 26, 2023
For anyone who’s had to ask an older adult to give up driving, or who has made the decision for herself, you know how agonizing and distressing it can be to lay down the keys and say goodbye to what is likely a vital part of everyday life. This is…