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While we strive to be a politics-free zone on agebuzz, we are also committed to providing accurate, factual, up-to-date information on issues that may have direct relevance to older adults. Therefore, agebuzz readers need to understand just how many programs and services in your communities may be affected by significant…

By Susanna P. Barton   Getting older and better is all about change, and nothing changes more during our lives than technology and current events. That’s all the more reason to stay on top of trends and innovations that can make our Golden Years great and keep us well-connected to…

While marijuana use existed well before the Baby Boom generation took hold, there’s no doubt that there’s a strong association between growing up in the 60s and 70s and smoking pot or getting high. The question becomes, is that a safe or healthy habit as a person in your 60s,…

By Alice Herb   I am dead tired of people rolling their eyes and looking exasperated when I ask them to repeat what they just said. There is no proper response. Mine usually is, “I’m sorry that I’m hard of hearing, but I live with it 24/7, while you only…

It’s no mystery that your lifestyle can significantly impact how you age and how well your brain functions as you age. We’ve noted on many occasions that the risk of a dementia diagnosis can be greatly lowered with such lifestyle modifications as regular exercise, a healthier diet, good quality sleep,…

Back in January, we profiled a recent study that predicted that by 2060, the number of yearly dementia diagnoses in the US was likely to double to over one million. These are scary numbers, especially if dementia runs in your family or you’ve personally witnessed the downfall of someone diagnosed…