Food As Medicine: The Connection Between What You Eat And How You Age
September 22, 2021
No doubt you’ve heard the old adage, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” While that’s not literally true, there’s solid science behind the concept that the food you eat, and the nutrients that make up that food, can have a profound effect on how your body ages and…
Risk-Averse: Does It Make Sense To Travel Now?
September 1, 2021
For those of us no longer beholden to a school schedule (one of the perks of being an older empty nester!), Fall is one of the great times of year to travel. Resorts are emptier, beaches are often warm and beautiful without being crowded (assuming you are out of a…
Push The Positive: Promoting Age As An Asset Rather Than A Liability
August 25, 2021
Despite the growing number of older adults in our population, it seems that many of us in our later years still face strong headwinds when it comes to bucking ageist attitudes. While only comprising 16% of the population in 2017, adults over age 60 will constitute 22% of the population…
End Times: Tasks And Challenges When A Spouse Passes Away
August 18, 2021
Whether it be from Covid, trauma, or the natural aging process (and the inevitable afflictions that arise as a result), many of us may be dealing with the death of loved ones. Be it an older parent or a beloved partner, loss is never easy and grief is something we…
Delta Debate: COVID Updates Regarding Variants and Booster Vaccinations
August 11, 2021
It’s been about 2 months since there’s been a post addressing COVID on agebuzz. That time lag tells you much about where experts thought the pandemic was heading and the reality of where we are now. While earlier this year it appeared that, as a country, we were on our…
Finding Hope In A Post-COVID World For Those With Dementia And Their Carers By Mary Fridley
August 4, 2021
By Mary Fridley Every so often, I read an article or blog that moves me so much that I want to share it with everyone I know – and even those I don’t. This was definitely my response after reading “Suffering No More – Reimagining Dementia in a Post-COVID…