Television

So how did you spend your time during lockdown? Did you watch old movies? Look for comedies to distract you from the worries of reality? Maybe you rewatched some old favorites, such as Young Frankenstein or Blazing Saddles? Or maybe you looked for some old television shows like Get Smart…

There’s been little to laugh about over the past two years, with our political system in turmoil, our climate on the brink of disaster, and our public health system in tatters with the arrival of the pandemic. Add to that the isolation and loneliness that so many, especially older adults,…

By now, especially if you’ve been vaccinated, you’ve likely broken out of your pandemic restrictions and embraced a return to gatherings with family and good friends. Over the years agebuzz has promoted the importance and value of friendships for your health and well-being. It’s likely, however, that the pandemic has…

Raise your hand if you believe you watched an “unhealthy” amount of network television or streaming content during the pandemic. While there’s no doubt that many of us were in desperate search of something to keep us distracted and entertained while we remained on lockdown, the question is whether we…

It was just about a year ago that agebuzz began to pay attention to the impact of the pandemic on relationships. Even in the early days of COVID, it became clear that many relationships might suffer and even fall apart, as forced togetherness and the stressors coming out of coronavirus…

If there’s one silver lining that may emerge from the COVID pandemic, it may be our societal recognition that death is very much a part of life, and often requires the same sort of thoughtful planning we inevitably give to other life milestones. If you’re fortunate and considerate of your…