You know her from decades of movie, theater and television performances, not to mention she’s been nominated for a total of 10 Tony Awards. But what you may not know is that on November 7th, 83 year old Chita Rivera is finally coming to Carnegie Hall for the first time….

Good morning and welcome to agebuzz… Headlining today’s topics:   -Word Of Mouth: Dismal Dental Care For Impoverished Seniors -In The End: A Way To Control The End Of Your Life -Walk Down Memory Lane: Exercise To Lessen Memory Loss -Home Work: The Fragile State Of Home Health Workers -Dream…

For many of us, it’s our worst nightmare: to be desperately ill with no end in sight and no way to relieve the suffering. While a few states are wrestling with the concept of physician-assisted death, that involves a complex legal system of checks and balances to ensure that only…

No one enjoys going to the dentist, but there’s no dispute that regular dental care is essential for good health and well being. Tooth decay and gum disease can lead to pain, poor nutrition, social isolation and even medical problems involving your heart. So it makes little sense that our…

Few artists find the acclaim and acceptance of a Picasso or Koons during their professional lives. Many toil away in anonymity and survive with outside income and a passion that drives them even without mainstream success. If they’re lucky, like Carmen Herrera, for example, their talent and vision are eventually…

Yet another reason, if you needed one, to exercise: A new, albeit preliminary, study suggests that regular aerobic exercise, such as a brisk walk, may benefit those with memory problems. Certain non-Alzheimer’s dementias involve narrowing of the blood vessels in the brain and in those cases, aerobic exercise seems to…