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…

Much as we may hate to admit we are getting on in years, there is one upside: senior discounts! While we may not always want to admit to being a “senior,” in fact, many discounts on dining, retail and travel kick in as young as age 50 (though most tend…

Good morning and welcome to agebuzz… Headlining today’s topics:   -Good Call: Police Set Up Call Systems To Check In On Seniors -On The Go: The Value Of Biking For Long Term Health -Age Explain: What Are Age Spots? -Straight Talk: The Negative Impact Of Elderspeak -Stop Sign: The Best…

Does this sound familiar? Your elderly mom, who lives alone, has not picked up the phone for several hours. You begin to wonder: Is something wrong? Should I call the police? Well, it could be that your mom lives in a place where the police can call her. It turns…

Along with the wrinkles on our faces and the gray in our hair, another sign of getting older is the appearance of “age spots,” also known as “liver spots” or “solar lentigines.”  No doubt you’ve probably seen some popping up on your hands, face or other areas of skin that…