While the good news is that more and more seniors have availed themselves of all the internet has to offer, the downside may be that without proper protection, these same new internet users may be vulnerable to the vast array of scams waiting to ensnare them. Older individuals, especially those…

With gas prices low and summer weather upon us, hitting the road is a natural activity. And as Consumer Reports recently made clear, older drivers are no exception to this: over 40 million US drivers are over 65, and over 3.5 million people over age 85 continue to have a…

Good morning and welcome to agebuzz… Headlining today’s topics:   -On The Road: Keeping Senior Drivers Safe -Friends In Need: Maintaining Friendships After A Dementia Diagnosis -Now Hear This: Consumer Access To State Of The Art Hearing Aids -Exercising While Aging: Rethink Your Fitness Routines As You Get Older -Game…

Keeping in touch with friends often requires effort and attention, especially if distance or divergent interests threaten to separate you. What happens, then, when a friend is diagnosed with dementia? Is it possible, and preferable, to continue the friendship, especially as your friend’s cognitive abilities decline? According to new research…

With all the partisan wrangling going on in Congress, you may not be aware that a bi-partisan piece of legislation is on the verge of being passed: The “Over The Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017,” will allow consumer electronic companies to sell hearing aids without prescriptions and with more modest…

Everyone knows you should, yet so many of you haven’t- haven’t filled out an advance directive, that is. Talking with your loved ones, conferring with your doctors and figuring out what treatments or plans you want in place for the end of your life is essential: for you, for your…