Many of us have felt the tug. Our memory’s not as good as it used to be or maybe we feel a little slow when we encounter something new or unfamiliar. We think maybe just a little harmless boost would help us navigate the strange new world we all seem…

So, have you had “the talk” yet? Have you and your usual holiday mates determined how Thanksgiving is going to play out this year? There’s little doubt what the expert advice is (though you may not want to hear it). According to the CDC, while you have to assess the…

Many of us have watched way too many reruns, gotten tired of binging on detective series, and outpaced the introduction of new streaming movies. Let’s face it- if we’re looking for mental stimulation, we may be weary of trying to find new prospects. So perhaps just in time, we have…

Maybe you’re tired of Zoom calls and FaceTime- but maybe you’re also tired of regularly seeing your own face up on the screen, as you’re confronted with the lines, wrinkles, and spots on your face that reveal all too clearly your age and the exposure you’ve had to the sun….

One of the most troubling aspects of infection with the coronavirus appears to be that even among those who experience only “mild” cases (i.e., not requiring hospitalization), many appear to have lingering after-effects that impair their cognition, memory, and ability to focus their attention. In fact, among COVID patients over…

It comes like clockwork every Fall. As anyone over age 65 knows, we are now at the beginning of Open Enrollment season for Medicare. As we’ve noted in prior agebuzz posts, this is the time of year (from Oct. 15th – December 7th) that Medicare enrollees have the opportunity to…