Deceived And Distressed: New Ways Seniors Are Being Scammed
April 3, 2024
New year, new scams. It seems that none of us can catch a break when it comes to staying alert and aware of potential fraud being committed against us or our loved ones. While scams from years past continue to plague older adults (for example, those romance scams targeting lonely…
The Doctor Will (Or Won’t) See You Now: Strategies For Receiving Health Care These Days
March 27, 2024
It’s not just you. According to a new study in the Annals of Internal Medicine, older adults spend an average of 3 weeks each year devoted to obtaining routine healthcare- whether it’s a doctor’s appointment, a medical test, a procedure, or some other contact with the healthcare system. Even scarier…
An Accidental Icon: Writer and Social Media Figure Lyn Slater’s New Book On How To Be Old
March 20, 2024
You may remember her from several previous agebuzz posts addressing style and fashion for older women. Or maybe you’ve been one of the hundreds of thousands of followers who have tracked her images and words on Instagram. But however you previously knew Lyn Slater, it’s time to re-think your sense…
Gut Factor: New Research Ties Fiber Prebiotics To Improved Cognition
March 13, 2024
We’ve touted the benefits of upping your fiber intake for several years. While your immediate thoughts about fiber may veer toward the relief of constipation, in fact, that’s only one of many benefits that fiber in your diet brings about. Dietary fiber is associated with a host of health benefits,…
Foot-loose, Fancy-free & Fearful By Louise Applebome
March 6, 2024
By Louise Applebome I’ve always had a bit of a rebellious streak. I seemed to innately, even at a very young age, want to buck the trends and reject convention. You could call it anti-establishment. Needless to say, it drove my parents to distraction and also made…
Listen Closely: Challenges And Opportunities With Hearing Aids
February 28, 2024
As we approach World Hearing Day on March 3, it’s valuable to know that if you suffer from hearing loss, you are certainly in good company. Over 5% of the world’s population has hearing difficulties significant enough to benefit from hearing aids, and this number is expected to double by…