Aging Parents

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-…

Before caregiving reshaped her life, Katrina Love Prescott was a producer, yoga teacher, and life coach. Her mom’s young-onset dementia diagnosis thrust her into a new role, revealing societal stigmas and healthcare gaps as she became her mother’s primary caregiver. Blending mindfulness, dementia care, and coaching, Katrina eased the stress…

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…

It’s a chaotic and unpredictable time for the current US housing market. Yet for many, thoughts of downsizing to a smaller, less burdensome, and less expensive home are ever-present. While many believe that it’s a money-saver to downsize to a smaller home for lower taxes and mortgage payments, less maintenance…

Previously, agebuzz has published several posts on the decluttering and downsizing many of us face as we enter our later years. It can be a physically demanding task, just emptying closets, sorting through piles, and delivering items for donation or sale. But it can also be an emotionally draining endeavor,…

Along with Halloween and the changing color of leaves, Fall is the established time for Medicare Open Enrollment, which started on October 15th and runs through December 7th. While this period repeats every year (and we review it each year on agebuzz), your own situation may change from year to…