No one likes being hospitalized but for some patients, the real trauma begins post-hospitalization. The transition to home, rehab facility or some other setting can be fraught with miscommunication and lack of oversight, leading to unnecessary and at times life-threatening complications for the patient. In particular, medication mistakes can cause…

Family caregivers often find themselves handling not only household chores but also the financial matters of their loved ones. Overseeing someone else’s finances can be tricky and becomes even more difficult if you’re not always present to address whatever arises. Enter the latest professional helpers: Daily Money Managers. This new,…

No time or inclination to exercise? Well, it turns out very little effort may in fact yield tremendous benefit. French researchers have determined that for older people, just 15 minutes of exercise a day- say one brisk walk- can lead to a 22% lower risk of death compared to those…

Good morning and welcome to agebuzz… Headlining today’s topics:   -Bran-Aid: High Fiber = Healthier Aging -Car Parts: Gadgets To Help Getting In And Out Of Cars -Rent Control: Filling The Empty Nest With Millennial Renters -Screen Tests: Suggested Health Exams For Men Over 50 -No Laughing Matter: Comedian John…

In the category of something you typically take for granted: few of us think twice about getting in and out of a car, either as a driver or a passenger. But for those of us with arthritic knees, bad backs or other “joys” of aging, just sitting down and lifting…

It’s good to keep busy as we age…and some of us are busier than others. At the age of 90, actress Angela Lansbury is preparing for another return to Broadway.  The five time Tony award winner will star in a new production of the whodunit style caper, “The Chalk Garden.”…