Brand New For March: Disasters: Been There And Done That Too, By Alice Herb
March 25, 2020
Disasters: Been There Done That Too By Alice Herb We are in the midst of a long, nasty, scary disaster for which apparently no one in the world was quite prepared. But I’m here to tell you, WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS. As someone who has lived a life…
(Maybe Don’t) Drink To That: Alcohol And Aging
February 12, 2020
There’s nothing like a night of heavy drinking to remind you that you’re not as young as you used to be. As we’ve previously profiled in agebuzz, drinking as an older adult can cause much more impact on your body and brain than it did when you were younger. In…
The Power House Patient, Chapter 2 – Being Organized, Not Overwhelmed by Julie Buyon
December 10, 2019
by agebuzz Contributing Editor Julie Buyon Dealing with our current healthcare system can be really challenging, with different specialists, unfamiliar terms, mysterious tests, unexpected costs, and communication roadblocks. When did I last have a bone density test? Who referred me to the dermatologist? Just how long has my knee really been…
Prepping For A New Role: How To Learn To Be A Grandparent
December 4, 2019
The news has broken and now the wait is on: soon enough, you’re going to be a grandparent and going to take on a whole new role in life, both with your adult child and with the child to be born. Are you ready? Do you know what issues you’ll…
Page Turners: Eagerly-Awaited Fall Books, Including The Return Of Olive Kitteridge
September 4, 2019
You may no longer be sitting at the beach or pool but may still be on the prowl for your next good read. The list of newly published books out this fall is growing daily and the recommendations are enticing. For a hint of what’s coming, pull out your reading…
Walk Your Talk: Keep Moving By Walking
July 31, 2019
The evidence keeps mounting and by now, you know the drill: Movement is essential to help us age in a healthier way, and yet many of us still don’t include sufficient movement and exercise in our daily routines. A recent study published in JAMA Network Open further confirms this: despite…