Ties That Unite: The Value Of Social Interaction In Everyday Life
August 4, 2021
Even before the lockdowns of the last year and a half, we’ve known that loneliness has been a huge public health threat in both the United States and worldwide. And yes, many older adults were resilient during the pandemic and even took to technology in surprising and beneficial ways. But…
Game On: New Research Connects Cognitive Activity With Delayed Dementia
July 28, 2021
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…
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July 21, 2021
No doubt you’ve read that it’s a strange time for older workers and would-be retirees right now. Some have left the workforce earlier than anticipated (or desired), often due to COVID, while others hope to hang on in some capacity because of limited retirement savings- or even just want a…
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…
Working Over Time: Older Adults Seek Later-In-Life Job and Income Opportunities
July 1, 2021
We’ve known for a while now that there are 2 contradictory trends happening at once: Because of the pandemic, there has been a surge of early retirements– some voluntary and some not- while at the same time, more older adults than ever plan to work well past the usual retirement…
Welcome Words: New Books With Valuable Advice For Older Adults
June 23, 2021
Who couldn’t use some good advice these days? Well, for those of us getting on in years, advice about the tough stuff- be it death or finding purpose and meaning late in life- is surely welcome. And now, there are some new entries for your bookshelf or Kindle that provide…