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For those who have experienced this, you may remember cringing: A well-meaning nurse or physician called you “dear,” or asked you in an excessively sweet voice to “take this pill” or take a deep breath. This is considered “Elderspeak” and it reeks of ageism when it’s used in the health-care…

“Fear of dying is human. Fear of aging is cultural.”

Have you encountered it? Perhaps it was a patronizing tone from someone you asked for help. Or perhaps it was the loss of a promotion at your office or the silence when you recently applied for a new job? Or, if you live in a less-developed country, perhaps you lost…

So, have you found a pair that will work for you? Have you tried some of the new Over-the-Counter hearing aids now available, or maybe reached for a pair of AirPods Pro 2 earbuds to help with your hearing loss? Or maybe you’ve gone the route of an audiologist and…

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…