Culture Club: The Benefits of Cultural Exposure For Healthy Aging
September 21, 2017
For many of us, the fall season means the start-up of some of our favorite activities: new museum exhibits, theater productions, music concerts or other cultural events that engage and delight us. And now, a new report from the National Endowment for The Arts gives us all the more reason to…
Under The Gun: What To Do About Guns And Seniors
September 14, 2017
Many of us have had the conversation, for ourselves or our loved ones: is there a time when driving should stop and the car keys be handed over, for the safety and well being of the driver and others on the road? Well, in certain households, a similar conversation needs…
Eat It Up! A Website to Meet Your Pasta Grannies!
September 7, 2017
For anyone who’s visited Italy, the experience of tasting authentic Italian cuisine is hard to forget. And it’s often the small, family-run trattorias that served the best meals. Well, lucky for you, writer Vicky Bennison has your back. Because she’s started a website and YouTube channel that introduce you to…
Care To Dance? The Positive Impact Of Dancing On The Aging Brain
August 31, 2017
While we know generally that exercise is a critical activity for healthier aging, the question remains whether specific forms of exercise have special benefits for seniors. In a new study published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, researchers have determined that dancing can have considerable positive impact on your aging brain,…
Breathe Deep: Mindfulness Meditation May Help With Mental Decline
August 24, 2017
As we age, many of us feel the effects of cognitive changes in our brains: we may struggle to remember a name, forget where we put our glasses or perhaps get more rigid in our thinking. All of us could use a little more focus and flexibility, and for some, mindfulness…
Look Forward: A College Program For Your Second Career
August 10, 2017
Readers of agebuzz may remember that back in May, we featured a post about the Stanford Distinguished Careers Institute , a program that offers second career training for distinguished professionals. Few of us are likely to be candidates for such a prestigious program, yet we may still need help developing the skills…