Those of us of a “certain” age can easily remember the Miami of days past- the glamorous Fontainebleau, the mahjong games, the large Jewish communities of transported New Yorkers. More recently Miami, especially South Beach, has been the center of a vibrant gay community and stylish nightlife. And then there’s…

As was noted in last week’s agebuzz, the drive to encourage people to fill out advance directives has had limited success. Sitting down to contemplate medical care choices for the end of your life, and then writing down explicit instructions, is clearly too high a hurdle for many people. But…

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…