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Crows Feet Podcast: Connie Zuckerman, founder of agebuzz
Information About Aging Isn’t Hard to Find in the Digital Age
What’s tricky is knowing whether it’s worth listening to
I am a sucker for self-help books, articles, and suggestions. I’m always drawn to believe I’ve missed just what I need to secure my eternal life or resolve that dizzy feeling I have in the morning or the pain in my hip. I’ve been the victim of a few scams (supplements to resolve tinnitus, anyone?) and think I have learned my lesson. But every so often, I’m hooked by a clever marketing ploy and listen way too long to a hard-to-believe advertisement for some life-changing product or program. With AI confusing the picture, it's even harder to feel confident about what I read online.
I am so glad to have met Connie Zuckerman, founder and editor of agebuzz, an online publication that hand-picks useful, relevant, and accessible information for me. In the March 26 Crows Feet Podcast, I talk with Connie about her decision to become an information broker for older adults.
Connie is an attorney, an expert in Bioethics, and a writer. She has spent much of her career working in nursing homes and similar facilities, helping families and educating caregivers about ethical decisions for older…
