Memory

As the saying goes, one of the keys to happiness may be having a bad memory. Yet as we grow older, bad memory itself may be a cause for unhappiness or even alarm. While we have previously posted on agebuzz about “normal” forgetting versus something more concerning, many of us…

Before you toast to the New Year (or to ridding ourselves of the year that’s about to pass), it would be useful to consider what you should drink to celebrate the toast. In previous agebuzz posts, we’ve explored the various health concerns related to drinking alcohol, especially as you get…

So you’re getting older and the weather’s getting colder: seems like the perfect combination to cause you to start slowing down or even stop exercising. That would be an unfortunate response, however. It’s true, as the weather turns, you may need to smartly button up when going outside, and it’s…

Why do you get up in the morning? What keeps you going when the world becomes kind of tough? Is there something you devote yourself to or financially support that gives your life meaning or purpose? It turns out the concept of having a “purpose” in life is valuable for…

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and in recognition, it’s a good time to take stock of where things stand. In general, we continue to face a world where there are few effective treatments (and lots of continued controversy about Aduhelm, the recently FDA-approved treatment for Alzheimer’s, which many insurers and…

No matter your age or abilities, most of us find playing a game, either alone or in a group, to be engaging and enjoyable. In fact, during the pandemic, there’s evidence of a substantial uptick in video game popularity, even among older adults, as a way to connect with loved…