Active Aging

Throughout the pandemic (and even before that) we’ve been tracking the ageist attitudes and impact that ageism can have on older adults. Whether it’s been questioning the provision of limited COVID treatments for older adults or the layoffs of older workers during the economic downturn (not to mention the often…

Tired of television? Zoned out on streaming? Looking for entertainment that doesn’t tie you to a chair for several hours? If so, it’s time once again to dive into the world of podcasts. For the uninitiated, we’ve previously supplied a primer on everything you need to know to get yourself…

It’s a tried and true recommendation: Walking is one of the best, easiest, and most accessible exercises you can enjoy, for both your mind and body. Long-time agebuzz readers know we’ve promoted walking for several years, as a way to keep your body moving, your mind clear, and even extend…

If there’s one thing that COVID has revealed, it’s the contradictory nature of aging at this moment in time. Never have the words of Dickens, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times” rung more true. For many seniors, the pandemic has truly been a horror…

As you may remember, last June agebuzz readers were lucky to learn from the wisdom and advice of Molly Roffman, the balance and falls expert who runs the studio StepWISEnow. The interview with Molly was one of our most popular posts from 2020, and now she is back to share…

Admit it. You’re probably giving it some thought, if not daydreaming of the day in the (hopefully) not-too-distant future when you can take off again and travel out into the world. In fact, this week was the newly anointed holiday, “National Plan For Vacation Day!” Did you celebrate? Pick a…