Neither Sick Nor Cured: Lingering Symptoms From COVID-19 Infections
July 15, 2020
We know that older adults, with underlying chronic diseases and weakened immune systems, are at greater risk of infection with COVID-19, at greater risk of severe symptoms, and more vulnerable to the ravages of the disease. As the CDC reports, 8 out of 10 COVID-19-related deaths reported in the United…
UnderCover: Skin Care And Make-Up During The Pandemic
July 8, 2020
Given the heat of summer and the masks that likely now cover parts of your face, what’s happened to your make-up routine? Have you totally abandoned your cosmetic case or have you shifted to just focusing on your eyes? Are you now a minimalist or maximalist when it comes to…
Vitamin D During The Pandemic: Does The Data Show It Helps?
June 17, 2020
Right now, many of us are looking for whatever advice or edge we can find to keep ourselves healthy and avoid infection from the coronavirus (or at least limit its severity should we become infected). Recent reports have raised the question as to whether Vitamin D could be one more…
Get Your Ducks in a Row – A Powerhouse Patient is a Person Who is Prepared – COVID-19 Edition by Julie Buyon
June 17, 2020
By agebuzz Contributing Editor Julie Buyon As a wise friend said, “The unexpected happens when you least expect it, so being prepared can bring great peace of mind.” Folks who live in areas that are regularly at risk for natural disasters, such as hurricanes, seasonal flooding, or tornados, know to have…
A Way Of Life: What Will Be The New Normal For Senior Housing In The Future?
June 3, 2020
If there’s perhaps a silver lining to the coronavirus outbreak, it’s the light that’s been shone on older adults and the often suboptimal choices they face when it comes to housing. In particular, we’ve seen stark imagery of the understaffed and frankly dismal options older adults may confront when it…
On The Books: New Recommendations For 2020 Summer Reads
June 3, 2020
It’s that time of year when many publications come out with their “best reads of the summer” list. And while this summer will be far from normal, there’s still pleasure to be gained, even if in isolation, from diving headlong into a book and losing yourself in someone else’s story….