True Stories: New Documentaries That Highlight The Challenges Of Aging Today
June 11, 2025
According to a recent article on the importance of documentary films in today’s world, “Documentary films tell important, often unknown stories and bring awareness to a wider audience, and are some of the best resources for information, inspiration and entertainment.” If that description is correct, then the following new documentaries…
Pride And Prejudice: Challenges Facing Today’s Older LGBTQ+ Adults
June 11, 2025
Older members of the LGBTQ+ community have never had it easy. In addition to navigating all of the challenges older adults generally confront- such as physical limitations or cognitive impairment, loneliness and social isolation, loss of relationships, and financial challenges- these older adults have also likely dealt with a lifetime…
Communal Concerns: Proposed Budget Cuts Threaten Community Programs For Older Adults
May 7, 2025
While we strive to be a politics-free zone on agebuzz, we are also committed to providing accurate, factual, up-to-date information on issues that may have direct relevance to older adults. Therefore, agebuzz readers need to understand just how many programs and services in your communities may be affected by significant…
Aging Without Others: The Impact Of Loneliness As The Population Ages
April 16, 2025
A recent public survey clearly tells the story of loneliness among older adults: 34% of older adults surveyed feel isolated, and 37% suffer from a lack of companionship. As one expert makes clear, “When Mondays are like Thursdays are like Saturdays, life can be rather drab, miserable, and meaningless.” Beyond…
Unkind Cuts: How Medicaid Cuts Could Hurt Older Adults
April 9, 2025
As an older adult or someone helping an older adult, you’re likely aware of how medical expenses can quickly add up, even if you are covered by traditional Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan. If you’re fortunate, you have savings, or help from Social Security or a retirement plan, or…
Reimagining Dementia Care: An Interview With Dr. Marc Rothman, CEO Of Lizzy Care And Founder Of Dementia Spring
February 19, 2025
If you’ve been a family caregiver of a person living with dementia, or are even living with dementia yourself, you’ve likely experienced a less-than-satisfying interaction with the healthcare system. Fortunately, Geriatrician Dr. Marc Rothman is out to change that. As a Co-Founder and CEO of the new dementia care initiative…