Progress toward relieving the symptoms of Alzheimer’s has been frustratingly slow.  This is especially worrisome given our aging population. Yet one recent study suggests a possible new approach to lessening the burden of Alzheimer’s. Canadian researchers tested the hypothesis that lower body temperatures may lead to the greater manifestation of…

Women of a certain age sometimes feel invisible. Their work life is often undervalued. Their children are grown and independent. Their stories are often absent from popular culture. Yet at the same time women are frequently entering a creative and rich period of their lives after age 60. To capture their…

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…