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By Kathleen Rehl, Ph.D., CFP®, CeFT® Emeritus   My husband and I recently moved to Oak Hammock at the University of Florida. This is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Gainesville, Florida, where we are in an independent living apartment.    Look at the image accompanying this article. That’s…

You’ve likely heard the phrase “Use it or lose it.” We’d like to propose a slightly amended version of that truism to correspond to the latest research on physical activity: that is, “Move it or lose it.” For it seems that more than ever, the notion that regular and ongoing…

Let’s face it: Keeping your brain strong and functional is essential for successfully navigating your later years. In fact, according to a recent AARP survey, ⅔ of Americans over age 40 are trying to embrace healthy habits that will maintain or improve their cognitive abilities. Most of us recognize that…

On your mark, get ready, get shopping! For many of us, Thanksgiving was always the prelude to the really important occasion: that of Black Friday. How many of you remember bundling up and into the car in the evening hours of Thanksgiving, or the early hours of the following day,…

You may remember past agebuzz posts describing the emergence of blood tests that, in conjunction with clinical assessments, can be used to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. Last spring, the FDA approved the Lumipulse blood test for adults aged 55 and older, who, when attending specialty clinics, could use the blood test…

It’s a perennial problem, no matter the season. While Spring is often associated with cleaning, a late-in-the-year review of our possessions may also be a good idea, especially as the holidays and the new year approach. Almost all of us have more stuff than we actually need, and for many,…