In a moving op-ed in The Washington Post, Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa has voiced a controversial but important opinion. As someone who has devoted his life to the dignity of all human beings, he has now shifted his focus to life as it comes to a close. At…

Good morning and welcome to agebuzz… Headlining today’s topics:   -A Bone To Pick: Women And The Risks Of Osteoporosis Drugs -For The Record: Tracking Down Your Old Medical Records -Google It: Google Goes In Big On Palliative Care -Get Some Sleep: The Toll Of Sleep Loss On Heart Health…

The statistics are startling: from 2008 to 2012, the number of women using bisphosphonates in response to osteoporosis fell by 50%. The reason? Concern about the dangerous side effects of such drugs, including bone death in the jaw and fractures in the top of the femur. While these are real…

Who can remember all of the interactions you’ve had with the health care system over the course of your life?  For example, consider the following: What was that medication you took years ago for gastric reflux? Or when did you get that last tetanus vaccination? Sometimes it doesn’t matter if…

News came out last week that the venture capital arm of Google made a new $32 million investment. What did they invest in? The latest high tech gadget? The trendiest new social media platform? Nope. Google invested that huge sum in a company that provides palliative care. Come again? Palliative…

Good morning and welcome to agebuzz… Headlining today’s topics:   -Care Package: Tech Help & Practical Tips For Caregivers -Game Over: Research Does Not Support Benefit of Brain Games -No Place Like Home: “Unhoused” At Age 66 -Don’t Be Fooled: New Medicare And IRS Scams -Play Therapy: “Toys” For Impaired…