agebuzz Guest Blogger: Renee Langmuir

By Renee Langmuir   In a scientific attempt to measure whether animals are capable of perceiving a change in their physical appearance, scientists have used the Red Spot or Mirror Self-Recognition Test. In this test, a red spot is placed on an animal’s body where it cannot be seen unaided….

By Renee Langmuir     Every Monday afternoon, a most curious thing happens to me. After eating a large cheese sub and catching up with my husband, my eyes begin to droop, and I cannot resist the urge to take a nap. When I awaken about twenty minutes later, I…

By Renee Langmuir   As I journey through the unfamiliar terrain of aging, I am fortunate to have discovered the eminent Swiss psychologist, Carl Jung, father of Analytical Psychology, who has cleverly constructed a list of seven tasks of aging. These are not simple “to-do” items that can be completed…

By Renee Langmuir   By the time we reach the “age of maturity,” most of us have refined our project management skills in the areas of work, home, and family. If your gender reads “female,” you might have even achieved elite status. This level carries with it a priority for…

By Renee Langmuir   Today was a lovely, but not unusual day. In the morning, my husband and I did a volunteer stint at a local house museum, feeding the goats and sweeping out the barn. Afterward, we took a leisurely ride in the country to a favorite breakfast place….

By Renee Langmuir   I never thought I would be old. No – I didn’t think my life would end at an early age. I just couldn’t picture myself as an old person.  Dr. Hal Hershfield, a professor of Marketing and Behavioral Decision Making at UCLA, has spent a decade…