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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

By agebuzz Contributing Editor Julie Buyon   One of the best-kept secrets in the world of health care is palliative care. I say “secret” because even though this board-certified medical specialty has been available for more than a quarter-century, many people still don’t understand it. Many doctors don’t fully understand…