Personal Stories

If you’re like the majority of people, it’s a conversation you’ve likely avoided. Most of us try to steer clear of contemplating what the future may entail, much less plan ahead and take specific actions in response to what we can anticipate. It’s not a particularly uplifting conversation to consider…

Photographer Paul Caponigro said, “It’s one thing to make a picture of what a person looks like, it’s another thing to make a portrait of who they are.” Especially when it comes to aging and identity, a good photograph can reveal not only physical changes but also the emotional journeys…

It’s been one of the more surprising aspects of the coronavirus pandemic. Despite the heavy burden imposed on older adults due to COVID, there doesn’t appear to be an epidemic of despair or misery among most seniors. In fact, from all reports, many older adults seem to have weathered the…

You are what you eat, as the old saying goes. And for too many of us, what we’re eating is doing in our hearts. Regular readers of agebuzz know that your diet can directly impact your cardiovascular system and up your risk of heart disease, stroke, or even death. A…

For many, there comes a point in your later years when you begin to look back, take stock, and try to find a cohesive story or at least a common thread running through your life. Sometimes this is done to leave a legacy for your children- sometimes it’s just a…

Spring is in the air (even if the weather doesn’t always match)! And the usual impatience to break free and run outside is certainly exacerbated this year, as so many of us are approaching saturation point with the pandemic and are ready to re-embrace our former worlds. But are we…