You know the feeling- your mouth is parched, kind of feels “cottony” and dry, with no saliva available for relief….sound familiar? Many of us have experienced the sensation of a “dry mouth,” which can happen for a variety of reasons. While it may be a fact of life for many…

Did you know that this week has been designated as National Retirement Planning Week? Whether you’re close to taking that step, or it’s a far off fantasy, it’s never too early to get some expert planning advice. To mark the occasion, Boston public radio station WBUR has an interview with Jill…

You’ve likely seen him shirtless, walking down the runway looking like a Confucian deity. Over the last year, video clips of 80-year-old Wang Deshun have ricocheted around the web at lightening speed, as he has become known world-wide as the “Hottest Grandpa.” Although he’s now visible as a striking image…

When you reach a certain age, visions of the “senior life” come more clearly into focus. You may be planning retirement, downsizing your living arrangement or contemplating more time with your children and grandchildren. But do you also have visions of elder care for your own parents? Increasingly, given demographic…

Good morning and welcome to agebuzz… Headlining today’s topics:   -Game Plan: Expert Advice For Your Retirement -Managed Care: How To Take Charge of Your Multitude Of Medications -Dry Run: What To Do About A Dry Mouth -Here’s An Earful: Consumer Reports Talks Hearing Aids -Bounce Back: Seniors Move Closer…

While there’s no doubt that mental stimulation is important for keeping your mind sharp as you grow older, to date there have been few scientifically-valid research studies supporting specific games that can protect and maintain your brain capacity as you age- that is, until now. A new National Institutes of…