Public Health Peril: Nationwide Surge In Fatal Falls Reported
May 31, 2023
Maybe you wonder why agebuzz spends so much time focused on balance and fall prevention. Well, as we’ve previously pointed out, around the world falls are the primary cause of accidental deaths and now we have new data reporting that fatal falls more than doubled among US older adults, from…
Carry Water: Poor Hydration May Accelerate Aging
January 11, 2023
While for many, the new year conjures up the notion of “dry January” (meaning abstaining from alcohol), it’s clear from recent research as well as long-established scientific evidence that when it comes to drinking water, it’s important to regularly drink, especially for older adults. We’ve previously addressed the concerns that…
It’s Not Over Yet: Current Concerns About Covid And Other Winter Respiratory Viruses
December 14, 2022
It’s a strange time in the United States. Holiday parties and preparations are underway, family gatherings are on the calendar if not already happening and everywhere you see people gathering to celebrate and connect again. At the same time, in the last 2 weeks, reported Covid cases have increased by…
At Home: Have You Done The Planning To Age in Place?
December 14, 2022
This past spring, a survey was conducted by The Associated Press and NORC at The University of Chicago to find out whether older adults are worried about “aging in place.” As it turns out, not so much, at least among those who are 65 and older. According to the survey…
Worth A Shot: Get Your Flu Shot Now
September 28, 2022
With so much focus on the new and valuable Covid bivalent booster shot, you might forget about your need to get the usual “Fall” shot, i.e., your flu vaccination. But that would be a mistake, given everything experts know and warn us about this Fall. While the scope and severity…
Land On Your Feet: Exercises To Support Balance And Prevent Falls
January 19, 2022
It’s almost a rite of passage: Reach a certain age, take a stumble, and a serious injury is almost inevitable. The data alone are worth repeating: One in four adults 65 and over suffers a fall each year and 3 million adults over 65 wind up in the hospital ER…