You may know her as the writer who penned the best selling novel, Still Alice, about a Harvard linguist who develops Alzheimer’s at a young age, and for which actress Julianne Moore won the Academy Award in the movie version of the novel. However, Lisa Genova, the writer of this novel,…

While world class athletes are currently training for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Seoul, there is one athlete on the world stage who deserves our immediate attention. Meet 92-year-old German gymnast Johanna Quaas. Having already won the Guinness Book world record of being the oldest gymnast when she was 87, Quaas…

Good morning and welcome to agebuzz… Headlining today’s topics:   -Follow This Wisdom: The Value Of  Yoga For Older Women -Comfort Care: Understanding Palliative And Hospice Care -Facts And Figures: The Statistics For Older Americans Month -At A Discount: Discovering Price Cuts While Growing Older -Talking Sense: Lisa Genova Tells…

For the uninitiated, yoga can seem like a mysterious undertaking with unknown benefits and difficult physical poses. But for those who practice yoga, its value as both a form of physical exercise and relaxation is clear. And now, there is research to show that in older women, practicing yoga may…

As we age and realize the quality of our lives is as important as the quantity of days left, we often shift our goals and focus on what’s really important. A similar shift can also be present when it comes to health care. Rather than aggressively pursuing every option and…

Did you know that since the time of President Kennedy, May has been the month to celebrate older Americans? In recognition of this event, theUS Census Bureau has put together a compilation of important data that show demographic trends and changes as our population continues to grow older. In the arenas…