Personal Stories

We know from previous posts that there’s a lot of interest among agebuzz readers in the problems and process of getting rid of long-held possessions and decluttering or downsizing your home. You’ve probably heard the term the “Great Wealth Transfer” to describe the massive transfer of wealth expected to happen…

We’ve never shied away from highlighting the risk to older adults of being scammed and defrauded. Whether fraudsters are after your personal information or are going directly for your assets, few are safe from a scammer intent on stealing something of value from you. The amount of reported losses in…

Almost all of us know someone who has filled the role of a caregiver for an aging loved one, or even been a caregiver ourselves. It’s never easy, as the need for help and support increases while the caregiver tries to balance her caregiving responsibilities with other aspects of her…

When asked about the secret behind his long marriage, comedian Henny Youngman once remarked, “Some people ask the secret of our long marriage. We take time to go to a restaurant two times a week. A little candlelight, dinner, soft music and dancing. She goes Tuesdays, I go Fridays.” That…

One of the great pleasures of slowing down in the summer (if you have that privilege) is to dive into books you’ve been waiting to read. This summer, as in past summers, there’s no shortage of recommendations, whether you’re looking for a mystery page turner, a frivolous beach read, or…

Despite the controversy that surrounds its availability and use, Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) appears to be gaining ground in the US in terms of public support, legal availability, and use by those at the end of their lives. A recent poll by the Pew Research Center found that about…