The Hands Of Time: Taking Care Of Your Skin, Including The Skin On Your Aging Hands
November 4, 2026
We’re approaching that time of year when cold, dry air and wintry conditions can do a real number on your skin. Already as an older adult, your skin (considered the most visible “biomarker for how we’re aging on the inside) has likely lost some of its lustre, with dryness, visible…
Hardly Hearing: Despite OTC Hearing Aids, So Many Still Cannot Hear Well
October 21, 2026
It’s been about four years since over-the-counter hearing aids were introduced in the United States to make hearing help more accessible and affordable for the millions of adults who suffer mild–to–moderate hearing loss. This was an especially welcome development, given the limited insurance coverage for hearing aids (with traditional Medicare…
The Hard Stuff: What To Do With Years Of Accumulated Possessions
October 14, 2026
Did you inherit items from your parents or other loved ones? Does your home contain keepsakes passed down from one generation to the next? And what will happen to those “heirlooms” once you pass away? Are your children or other loved ones willing and/or able to take possession? This dilemma-…
Fads And Fashion: Figuring Out What To Wear This Fall
September 23, 2026
It’s that time of year when the temperature begins to go down, the need to stay warm begins to surface, and you begin to reconsider your closet to determine if there are items you are missing or articles of clothing you no longer wish to wear. This year may be…
Road Trip: The Benefits And Challenges Of Travel As An Older Adult
August 26, 2026
Those in the know understand that we are coming up on one of the travel “shoulder seasons,” which means that it’s the perfect time to travel, with continued mild weather but fewer crowds. Without the binds of school schedules or limited vacation from a job, older retired adults can take…
Up For Sale: Are You Ready To Unload Your No-Longer-Needed Possessions?
August 12, 2026
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…