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By Alice Herb   As I am slowly getting used to my advanced age, I am reminded of long-ago ideas, arcane information, and a lot of what might have been useless in middle age but is now interesting tidbits front and center in my view of the world. The one…

You may not be an extrovert, and you may shy away from casual conversations with those you don’t know well, but if you’re human, more and more research underscores the importance of social connections for your health and well-being. You may think your time for making friends or connecting socially…

By Louise Applebome   During a recent weeklong staycation at my home in Dallas, I was feeling pressured to come up with a remix for my life and my schedule.   Turned out I got some clarity but didn’t require a major reorg.   Sometimes we just have to get…

The consensus is clear and unequivocal: Maintaining and strengthening your muscles as you get older is essential for active aging and for accomplishing the routine tasks that keep you functional and independent. Lifting golf clubs out of the car trunk? Or a grandchild at the local pool? Stocking up on…

Whether you’re a mother, grandmother, or just have a “motherly” relationship with another, it’s nice to get recognized for all that you do and be honored for the role you play in someone else’s life. And it’s nice for you to do the same: Honor that certain someone in your…

Previously, agebuzz has published several posts on the decluttering and downsizing many of us face as we enter our later years. It can be a physically demanding task, just emptying closets, sorting through piles, and delivering items for donation or sale. But it can also be an emotionally draining endeavor,…