Intergenerational

Now that the nice weather is upon us and you’re likely heading outdoors, you may not be inclined to think about more movie streaming or watching. But do yourself a favor and check out some brand new (and under-the-radar) films that are becoming available soon. First, the mainstream offering: Here…

So, how long has it been for you? Eight months? Twelve months? Fourteen months? If you’re a grandparent, you’ve likely been counting the months (or, let’s face it, days) since the last time you had an in-person hug and kiss from your grandchild. While most of us have Zoomed and…

As we’ve previously highlighted in agebuzz, the pandemic has led many of us to consider, and reconsider, our current housing arrangements and what we may need and want going forward. It’s not just a matter of choosing an individual house, apartment, or senior living arrangement. It’s also a matter of…

As we’ve previously noted, one of the most distressing casualties of the pandemic has been the social isolation and loneliness that’s arisen because of the need to physically distance and quarantine. And while older adults have suffered more than other populations from COVID infections, feelings of loneliness during the pandemic…

If you’re like the majority of people, it’s a conversation you’ve likely avoided. Most of us try to steer clear of contemplating what the future may entail, much less plan ahead and take specific actions in response to what we can anticipate. It’s not a particularly uplifting conversation to consider…

If there’s one thing that’s come through loud and clear during the pandemic, it’s that older adults have, at best, an ambiguous place in our society. Most impulses during COVID have been to either protect or abandon older adults, neither of which is respectful toward older individuals, who are as…