
April 3rd, 2025
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Featured Podcast: Meet the 65-Year-Old Woman Behind agebuzz!

Tune in to the Latest Episode of Crow's Feet with agebuzz Founder and Managing Editor, Connie Zuckerman.
In this insightful podcast, Jean Anne Feldeisen sits down with Connie Zuckerman, Managing Editor of agebuzz, to dive into her remarkable journey. In her late fifties, Connie started a small online newsletter for friends and family that has now blossomed into agebuzz, a website and newsletter with an impressive 50,000 subscribers.
Before launching agebuzz, Connie had a diverse career as a teacher, lawyer, bioethics consultant, and writer. With years of experience in addressing aging-related issues in long-term care facilities, home care, and hospitals, she’s had a significant impact on the world of aging and health care for older adults.
But did all that professional experience prepare her for the unique challenges of negotiating life with four generations? In the second half of the episode, Connie shares her insights on navigating the complexities of the “Club Sandwich” generation, offering tips and reflections on managing a multigenerational household, where challenges span from toddlers to ninety-six-year-olds.
Don’t miss this fascinating conversation— click below to listen.
agebuzz Asks
This Week’s Reader Poll: In response to the March 27th reader poll regarding dealing with stress, responses were evenly split among several strategies. The largest percentage of respondents said they exercise to relieve stress, but a sizable majority of you also said you read or watch TV or a movie to distract yourself from the stress you feel. Many of you also mentioned fun activities for stress relief, such as spending time with your dog or playing games with friends. Given that it appears that stress will be part and parcel of our lives for the immediate future, it behooves us all to find ways to stay calm and keep steady. As we know, the health harms from too much stress can be significant. So, whatever makes you feel better, permit yourself to indulge in the days and months ahead.
This Week’s agebuzz Reader Poll: What Mode Of Transportation Do You Usually Use To Get Around?
- I mostly drive myself in my own car.
- Someone else usually drives me in my car.
- A friend or relative usually gives me a ride.
- I use the senior citizen transportation available in my community.
- I take public transportation.
- I call a cab or use Uber or Lyft.
- I mostly walk to wherever I need to go.
- I have hired a driver to take me around.
- I depend upon local volunteers to give me rides.
- Other (Please describe)
Bonus Question: If you still drive your own car, what kind of car do you drive?

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Jane Seskin, Author, Poet, and Essayist, whose latest book of poetry is Older Wiser Shorter: The Truth and Humor of Life After 65

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