A recent national survey of older adults living alone, conducted by AARP, found both good and not-so-good news when it comes to seniors aging “solo.” About 10% of the US population over age 50 are “solo agers” and for women over age 75, that number jumps to 42%. It’s a…

Receiving a diagnosis of dementia, whether the cause is Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body, vascular, or some other type, can be a devastating piece of news to digest. Chances are the person diagnosed has experienced many telltale symptoms even before the diagnosis is made, and often, it’s only in hindsight that the…

For many older women, make-up has been an essential part of their skincare routines for as long as they can remember. And while their skin has definitely changed as they head into their later years, many still cling to the beauty techniques and products employed when they were much younger….

We’ve noted previously that despite the vicissitudes and life-altering events that can happen as one gets on in age, most older adults experience a period of happiness and contentment in their later years. In fact, a recent study published in the Psychological Bulletin found that subjective well-being varies across the…

It’s undeniable that what you eat, and how much you eat, loom large when it comes to healthy aging. Over the years, we’ve regularly reported on how your diet affects your health as you get older, and how the number of calories you take in could also play a role….

If you’re an agebuzz reader, then you or a loved one likely has health insurance through Medicare: either the Original Medicare (along with a Medigap Supplemental Policy) or a Medicare Advantage plan, which covers all that Original Medicare does but may also offer additional benefits (along with certain costs and…