Nearly 53 million people in the United States have arthritis and more than half of them are over 65. For everyone in that category, going about life’s daily activities can be painful and challenging. In fact, arthritis is the #1 cause of disability in the US. While arthritis can strike…

Maybe your older relatives regaled you with stories of the hardships they faced as youngsters making their way to school. Well those stories pale in comparison to the current challenges of Durge Kami, a 69 year old Nepalese man who treks over rural countryside every day in order to attend…

Good morning and welcome to agebuzz… Headlining today’s topics:   -Waiting Game: A Suggestion About Your Annual Flu Shot -Back To School: Higher Education Minus The High Tuition -Planning In Advance: Registering Your Advance Directive -Short Term: Locating A Temporary Space In Long Term Care -Food Feud: These Foods And…

WQXR is a beloved classical music radio station in New York. It has a devoted following, including 93 year old Holocaust survivor Joe Feingold. A long time musician himself, Feingold heard about a drive for used instruments that WQXR hosted a few years ago, and decided it was time to…

There is no excuse: if you are of a “ certain age,” you really need to get an annual flu shot. Older individuals are at greater risk for serious illness as a result of contracting influenza. And these days, just about any local pharmacy offers the shot, so it’s easily…

Many older people look to education as a new source of stimulation or even an opportunity for an “encore” career path. But as you approach retirement, no one wants, or can afford, the sky high tuition costs of a typical college. But don’t worry. According to Nancy Collamer, an expert…