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 Susanna P. Barton   At 87, actress and activist Jane Fonda says she doesn’t feel “like an old person,” doubling down that she actually feels “younger in all the ways that matter” as she moves – and inspires people of all ages! – into her 90s. In a recent…

By Alice Herb   So many people ask me what I do all day long since I no longer work. I always laugh, but it is a sardonic laugh. My typical reply is that each day of my so-called leisure makes me wonder how I ever had a full-time job, or…

By Dr. Marc Rothman What is GUIDE?    I’m often asked a question that has started coming up more and more from families and caregivers:    “What is this new Medicare GUIDE program I’m hearing about for dementia care?”    For many families caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or…

By Lillian Taylor   Hi, I’m Lillian Taylor — founder of Women With(out) Partners (WWP), a growing Facebook community created to support, connect, and empower midlife and mature women navigating life with or without a partner.    Across our culture, women over 50 often face a quiet but lingering form…

By Lindsay Eldridge   Note from agebuzz founder Connie Zuckerman: For many of us, travel and exploring new cultures is a top priority for our later years. However, planning a trip that satisfies everyone—especially when traveling with friends or multigenerational family—can be daunting. The goal is to design an itinerary…