For some of us, the thought of walking up a staircase or climbing into a car gives us a shudder- as we think about the pain in our knees that’s likely to follow. Osteoarthritis in the knees, that painful feeling we experience in our knee joints, is an all too…

It may seem a bit morbid, but there are plenty of people who contemplate their “final outfit,” i.e., what they want to be wearing when they are dead and buried (or cremated). Apparently, trends are changing, and going out in one’s “Sunday best” is no longer the only choice.  Many people,…

Good morning and welcome to agebuzz… Headlining today’s topics:   -An Ounce Of Prevention: Time To Seek Out The Annual Flu Shot -Make A Move: For A Longer Life, Keep Moving And Carry On -Eye Opener: Help When Your Vision Begins To Decline -Eat, Drink And Be Merry: Are You…

Regular vision and hearing check-ups should be part of everyone’s strategy for healthy aging. As Jane Brody recently reminded us in The New York Times, there’s a connection between poor vision or hearing and cognitive decline, so keeping on top of problems as they arise becomes essential. For some seniors, however,…

With all of the serious problems in the world right now, your strongest desire may be to escape- to some fantasy place or remote destination…or perhaps to Margaritaville? If you grew up in the 70s, you likely remember the Jimmy Buffett song about a relaxed, seaside retreat where grabbing your drink…

Women who were in the work world in the early 70s almost inevitably owned the “wrap” dress- the iconic garment made by designer Diane Von Furstenberg, who championed the strength and vitality of working women then, and who continues to do so today, as she herself still works in the…