ZOOMER Magazine

This Way Up

Peaks and valleys in the journey. Plus music, movies and art

- By Mike Crisolago

“Yes, ma’am, this refrigerat­or does come with a free ice bin. But for a little extra, you could upgrade to a model that helps offset early cognitive decline” Best Buy CEO says the big box store is working on a service that uses technologi­cally advanced products and services to help seniors age in place and live healthier lives.

Now we’re going to have to find Paul Anka a cool rapper nickname. We’re leaning toward “Champagne Grandpapi” Legendary crooner Paul Anka, 76, announces he’s collaborat­ed on a new music project with fellow Canuck and celebrated rapper, Drake.

Well, kids, this explains the lace bra hanging from Grandma’s ceiling fan – and the ensuing awkward moment of silence – the last time you popped in unexpected­ly to visit A national poll conducted by the University of Michigan shows that twothirds of Americans between ages 65 and 80 are interested in sex, while 40 per cent are still getting busy.

This is why, even when you’re in the back nine of life, you never stop aiming for the green Ohio man, 93, forced to give up golf after 65 years due to health issues, nails his firstever hole-in-one in his final game.

In a developmen­t that could prove transferab­le to humans if successful, a Harvard biologist is working on research that aims to reverse the effects of aging in dogs “I can’t wait to get back on my feet,” Lassie barked in an interview from her nursing home. “Someone else can fish Timmy out of the well. I’m going to travel!”

A Russian woman, who claims to be turning 129 this month, says her longevity is a “punishment” Which really put a damper on the surprise birthday party she had just walked into.

 ??  ?? (AND DOWN) You used to call me on my cellphone: After Paul Anka announced his collaborat­ion with Drake, singer Michael Bublé called the music legend the “Benjamin Button of crooners.”
(AND DOWN) You used to call me on my cellphone: After Paul Anka announced his collaborat­ion with Drake, singer Michael Bublé called the music legend the “Benjamin Button of crooners.”

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