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It’s hard enough facing some of the challenges of getting older. Now imagine facing those challenges without loved ones or supportive family members to offer a helping hand. For millions of Americans, they don’t have to imagine, because that’s their reality. According to the Merck Manual, 30% of the 46…

 As we previously noted in agebuzz, a significant number of us worry that we may someday develop dementia. But as Erma Bombeck said, “Worrying is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but it doesn’t get you anywhere.” If instead, you’d like to do more than just…

So maybe you have trouble getting out of a chair or tying your shoes is becoming a major ordeal. The problem is, these are not heroic acts: they’re necessary everyday movements that are vital if you are to live a healthy and independent older life. How can you make sure…

For some of us, it’s a perpetual question: Should I continue to dye my hair and cover the gray or should I just stop and allow mother nature to take her course? Moreover, those of us who “dye” are often left wondering: What is this doing to the health of…

While no one can predict exactly what lies ahead, those in the know are using demographic data and trends to paint a rather worrisome picture for the next decade as the number of older adults rises both in the US and across the globe. According to demographer Dudley Poston, the…

What’s your go-to beverage? A cup of tea as you settle in with a book? A cold glass of milk (and maybe some Oreos) as you begin an evening of tv binge-watching? A cool, crisp Chablis as you prepare dinner? Well, whether it’s wine or something less seductive, it turns…