Some of us have never quite let go of the fantasy of being a rock star and jamming with some of the greatest. For 77 year old Beverly Watkins, that life has been reality. As a pioneering female blues guitar player, Beverly has toured the country with some of the…

Good morning and welcome to agebuzz… Headlining today’s topics:   -Everything You Want to Know About: Medicare -History Lesson: A 21st Century Tool to Preserve Your Family History -Carry It With You: What To Bring For a Doctor’s Visit -They’re On The Case: The Dept. of Justice Fights Elder Abuse…

Clear research now exists to support specific dietary recommendations for older individuals. Proper nutrition can lead to enduring physical health and sustained cognitive health. Tufts University, in collaboration with AARP, has established a terrific website providing information, research findings, recommendations and recipes with the goal of supporting excellent nutritional health…

While women may have come a long way in achieving gender equality in the workforce, research now suggests that they face an additional hurdle as they continue their professional lives well into their 50’s, 60’s and even 70’s: that is, age discrimination.  A new piece in the Harvard Business Review…

Buttoning up your shirt may seem like an elemental part of getting dressed. But for those of us whose fingers fail us more than we’d like, due to age or infirmity, this basic daily activity can be a real source of frustration.  Enter Magna Ready, a new clothing company that’s…

For caregivers providing care to dementia patients in the home, that caregiver burden can be especially wrenching. Monitoring activities at the home while maintaining some semblance of outside life becomes virtually impossible. Now, researchers at UC San Francisco have embarked on a three year study to develop a “Care Ecosystem”…