Caregiving

Do you get nervous when you feel confused or have forgotten a name or important milestone? Are you left to wonder if something is happening inside your brain? If so, then join the club. It seems…

Have you ever actually witnessed it? Up close? Been at the bedside as the last breath is drawn? Few of us have actually experienced first hand what it’s like to be in the presence of those…

While we know that “gray divorce” is increasing in numbers, it’s also important to acknowledge the positive aspects of marriage in later life. New analysis from the Centers for Disease Control makes one thing clear: There…

Whether it’s an immediate need or something you can foresee in the years to come, many of us will face the challenge of providing care and support to aging parents. As noted geriatrician Leslie Kernisan wisely…

If you’re reading agebuzz you probably fancy yourself an educated consumer, one unlikely to fall prey to scams or fraud. But that self-confidence is easy to pierce, given the ever-shifting scams that fraudsters perpetrate against even…

Anyone with caregiving responsibilities knows that it takes tremendous energy and commitment to ensure that loved ones are safe and cared for as best as possible. But most mere mortals have a breaking point- they’ll need…