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While for some of us, the thought of growing older without having a spouse or adult children might be anxiety-provoking, for others, that’s just a normal way of life and may even be a preferable way of aging. Certainly, in this generation of older adults, who have had access to…

Undoubtedly you know by now the value and importance of friendships as you grow older. We know that both close relationships, as well as casual contacts, are essential for healthy physical and cognitive aging. And now, with research just published in the JAMA Network Open, from the NYU Grossman School…

By Kathleen M. Rehl, Ph.D., CFP®, CeFT® Emeritus www.KathleenRehl.com    Who signs up for online dating, not having dated for decades? And what woman in her 60s who doesn’t understand modern computer courting tries to meet a cyber match? That was me a dozen years ago.   As a mature…

For a while now it’s been clear that the devastation from COVID has come not only from a physical viral infection but also from the epidemic of loneliness and social isolation it’s caused, especially among older adults. We already know that isolation in older adults can lead to an exacerbation…

by agebuzz Managing Editor Connie Zuckerman   Let’s face it: the need to quarantine these past few months has not been easy on anyone. But it’s been especially difficult for older adults, many of whom live alone or in isolated circumstances away from family and loved ones. For these seniors,…

The Lockdown: What I Love & Hate by Alice Herb   Right now we are several months into “the lockdown.” I can’t actually say I really “love” anything in this pandemic lockdown but some feelings come pretty close. I’ve had time to think about what I’ve enjoyed about the isolation…