Been There, Done That: Nine Decades And Counting By Alice Herb: I Am Back
October 26, 2023
By Alice Herb A month ago I wrote a blog post about my upcoming trip to France to visit a long-lost friend. I can now report that yes, it is possible to travel at age 90 and have a great time. I took the advice of my travel agent…
Eyes Wide Open: How To Approach The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period
October 18, 2023
If you’re an agebuzz reader, then you or a loved one likely has health insurance through Medicare: either the Original Medicare (along with a Medigap Supplemental Policy) or a Medicare Advantage plan, which covers all that Original Medicare does but may also offer additional benefits (along with certain costs and…
Buzz Cup: Consuming Caffeine As You Get Older
October 18, 2023
Most would agree that there’s nothing like a good cup of coffee, especially to get you going in the morning. In fact, a recent survey of 2000 American coffee drinkers found that 81% of those surveyed said it’s that first cup of the day that motivates them to get out…
Lend A Hand: Helping Your Aging Parents
October 11, 2023
Even in the best of circumstances, it’s a challenging task that can easily be derailed. If you’re trying to help an aging parent, you know the score. One day things can seem fine yet the next, everything can come crashing down. So even when things are going well, it can…
Navigating the Future: Our Checklist for Choosing a Continuing Care Retirement Community By Kathleen Rehl
October 11, 2023
By Kathleen M. Rehl, Ph.D., CFP® “Where do you want to live when we’re old?” I asked my husband two years ago. That was before my 75th birthday. Charlie replied, “Our grandkids already think we’re old!” Conversations followed over the coming days and months, resulting in…
The Dating Game: The Golden Bachelor Shines A Light On Dating In Your Later Years
October 4, 2023
Have you started watching? Are you caught up in the drama of who Gerry, The Golden Bachelor, will choose as his partner for the rest of his life? You may have little interest in reality television, or the dating lives of others, but you should care about how older adults…