Solitary Seniors: Updates On Loneliness And Social Isolation Among Seniors
January 29, 2020
It’s no mystery that loneliness and social isolation can accompany aging. Previous posts in agebuzz have noted the value of friendships and even pets to help older adults battle the loneliness and isolation that can arise if your social contacts are few, your senses are diminished, your mobility is limited…
In The End: Family Caregivers Deal With The End Of Life
January 29, 2020
The prospect of losing a loved one is tough enough. To lose a loved one and provide some of the nitty-gritty, hands-on end-of-life care required before death just makes it all the more difficult. But for many family caregivers, that’s the reality they face, as more and more patients at…
Functional Fitness: Does Your Exercise Routine Help With Everyday Activities?
January 29, 2020
So maybe you have trouble getting out of a chair or tying your shoes is becoming a major ordeal. The problem is, these are not heroic acts: they’re necessary everyday movements that are vital if you are to live a healthy and independent older life. How can you make sure…
Medical Mystery: Finding Doctors As You Get Older
January 22, 2020
While getting older doesn’t necessarily mean physical or cognitive decline, few of us escape some of the challenges that accompany an aging body. And what can be really helpful in this process is having a trusted physician alongside us to explain what’s going on and help us navigate whatever comes…
What’s Ahead: Predictions For An Aging Population In The 2020s
January 22, 2020
While no one can predict exactly what lies ahead, those in the know are using demographic data and trends to paint a rather worrisome picture for the next decade as the number of older adults rises both in the US and across the globe. According to demographer Dudley Poston, the…
Drink To That: New Research On Healthier Drinks As You Age
January 22, 2020
What’s your go-to beverage? A cup of tea as you settle in with a book? A cold glass of milk (and maybe some Oreos) as you begin an evening of tv binge-watching? A cool, crisp Chablis as you prepare dinner? Well, whether it’s wine or something less seductive, it turns…