Handle With Care: Ways To Think About Frailty In Seniors
August 7, 2019
No two people age exactly alike. Some of us remain vigorous and cognitively intact until we take our last breath while others experience physical and mental decline during the later years. And some become “frail”: While…
Consider This: Loving-Kindness Meditation May Slow Biological Aging
August 2, 2019
The value of meditation for your mind and your emotional well-being has been known for some time. Long-time agebuzz readers may remember our previous post on the value of incorporating a meditation practice into your regular…
A Calculated Risk: Surgery In Your Later Years
July 31, 2019
Some startling statistics to consider: Adults over age 65 make up 16% of the US population yet account for 33% of all out-patient surgeries and 40% of all in-patient surgeries. That’s a lot of older people…
Hot Wire: Concern And Cooling As The Temperature Heats Up
July 17, 2019
No matter where you live, or what your stage of life, you’re likely experiencing warmer temperatures, especially during the summer months. And while long-time agebuzz readers have already been educated about the risk of heatstroke, it’s…
What’s Your Score? A New Risk Assessment Tool For People With Multiple Chronic Conditions
June 26, 2019
Dealing with a serious medical condition can be tough. And according to existing data, 45% of all adults are dealing with several chronic conditions, including glaucoma, diabetes or heart disease. With older adults, the numbers are…
On Your Feet: Care And Comfort When Choosing Your Shoes
June 12, 2019
With the approach of summer, many of us are thrilled to finally have our feet unshackled- whether in sandals or flip flops or even barefoot on the beach. Yet according to podiatrists, none of these choices…
