Maybe you have a hazy concept of how your later years will unfold- retirement in the not too distant future, maybe some travel or finding new hobbies, if you have the financial luxury to do so. But, as we all know, life unfolds in mysterious ways with lots of bumps…

Most people know that it’s important to have a will in place- getting your affairs in order is a valuable way to make sure your wishes about your property and possessions are respected, and it certainly makes life easier for your survivors when the inevitable arises. What you may not…

Good morning and welcome to agebuzz… Headlining today’s topics:   -By The Book: Downsizing By Getting Rid Of Books -On The Watch: Whether Or Not To Test For Prostate Cancer -Stormy Skies Ahead: The Looming Caregiver Catastrophe -Ouch! That Hurts: Shoulder Injury And Prevention For Older Women -Between The Generations:…

While the Kindle or iPad has replaced the hardcover book for many, some of us still have shelves and piles overflowing with decades of accumulated books. These books may represent a time in our life, a phase in our career or just deeply appreciated words of wisdom, and it’s hard to…

Sometimes you need a deadline to get you moving. For Australian author Cory Taylor, her diagnosis of melanoma in 2005 became the impetus for an extraordinary burst of creative energy over the next decade, including the publication of several award winning books and her last and final work, Dying: A…

While there is evidence that a growing number of seniors reside with younger family members for economic reasons, there are some who opt to live this way for the benefits of intergenerational living. In her recent personal essay on the website On Being, Courtney Martin writes about the Oakland, CA co-housing…