Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg knows all too well what it means to lose a loved one: her husband died suddenly and unexpectedly in 2015. Having been through that experience, she has become a champion for promoting leave from work to deal with family illness or crisis. And last week, Facebook…

As we get older, we all experience the inevitable difficult times in life: illness arises, loved ones pass away, losses engulf us. These are challenging experiences, both for those going through them and for those who want to be of help. It’s sometimes hard to know what to say or…

February is designated as Heart Health Month, a time to pay extra attention to your heart. There are plenty of resources on the web which provide basic info about keeping your heart healthy now, and as you get older. Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the United…

In this era of alternative facts, it’s hard to know where to find accurate, straightforward information, especially about the state of our health care system. Tensions are high right now as we face the potential repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). You may not realize it, but whether and…

Good morning and welcome to agebuzz… Headlining today’s topics:   -The Honest Truth: Straight Facts About The State Of Medicare -Now Hear This: Pain Relievers May Lead To Hearing Loss -You’ve Got A Friend: A Friendly Voice Is Just A Phone Call Away -Your One And Only: The Benefits Of…

It’s no secret that older people can become isolated and lonely, especially as connections with relatives and friends fall away and losses of loved ones occur. Without regular social interaction, grief and depression may overwhelm a lonely senior, potentially causing serious harm. Years ago, Patrick Arbore, of the Institute on…