Can You Plan In Advance? Decision-Making For The Seriously Ill
January 12, 2022
Over the last many decades, the human lifespan has increased. Furthermore, technology has allowed seriously ill individuals to continue living in circumstances previously unimaginable (for example, on ventilators or using computers to create artificial communication for those who can no longer speak). In some ways, these advances have been remarkable….
What’s To Drink? More Evidence On Why You Should Rethink Alcohol
December 1, 2021
Before you toast to the New Year (or to ridding ourselves of the year that’s about to pass), it would be useful to consider what you should drink to celebrate the toast. In previous agebuzz posts, we’ve explored the various health concerns related to drinking alcohol, especially as you get…
Don’t Stop: Now Is The Time To Keep Moving
November 17, 2021
So you’re getting older and the weather’s getting colder: seems like the perfect combination to cause you to start slowing down or even stop exercising. That would be an unfortunate response, however. It’s true, as the weather turns, you may need to smartly button up when going outside, and it’s…
A Turn For The Worse? Going To The Doctor These Days
November 17, 2021
As almost any older person can tell you, going to the doctor can become a regular fact of life as the years tick by. And going to various specialists for specific problems can feel like the cost of growing older in this day and age. In fact, new research published…
Taking Advantage Of Our Seniors: How To Stop Financial Elder Abuse
November 10, 2021
It’s often a tightrope walk. When you have older loved ones who may be frail, isolated, or alone, there is always the concern that you protect them from harm even while respecting their autonomy and dignity. Perhaps in no area is this of more concern than when it comes to…
Senior Inspiration: What You Can Learn From Older Athletes Who Carry On
November 3, 2021
On the surface, they’re typical older men, who may be “weekend warriors” on the playing field or trails but certainly are not athletic professionals. But their athletic feats- at ages when many of us can barely walk a mile- are anything but ordinary. And hopefully, the examples they set can…