Virtual Connections Have Never Been More PopularAs people shelter in place, more are using smart devices to reach loved onesBy Michelle V. Rafter|March 30, 2020
Mend the GapOpening yourself up, listening closely and having more fun are keys to making meaningful connections across the generationsBy Cynthia Orange|July 13, 2023
Kevin Bacon Talks Acting, 'City on a Hill' and Interesting CharactersAdmitting he's never had a 'career plan,' the popular actor continues to shine in a variety of rolesBy Michele Wojciechowski|October 7, 2022
A Seasoned Museum Curator Tells Ancient Stories in New WaysRamses the Great in virtual reality? Renée Dreyfus' ongoing passion for Egyptian art has helped make that happen at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.By Emily Wilson|January 11, 2023
Caregiving Support Groups Go VirtualDuring the stressful circumstances of the pandemic, support is needed more than everBy Randy Rieland|August 10, 2020
Teletherapy On the Rise: Tips to Make the Most of ItVirtual mental health appointments mean no commute and more flexibilityBy Jennifer Nelson|October 26, 2020
How This Adult-Education Entrepreneur Did a 180 in the PandemicThe hard turn to virtual for One Day UniversityBy Steven Schragis|March 23, 2021
OpinionThe Particular Loneliness Facing Undocumented Older ImmigrantsMany communities have developed social service programs to offer support and create connectionsBy Sophie Okolo|March 17, 2023
Make Room @ The Table Offers Ideas To Ease Holiday Loneliness and IsolationThe organization's holiday lists are filled with simple activities to enjoy time alone or make connections with people of all agesBy Julie Pfitzinger|December 14, 2021
Can a Digital Buddy Affect Mental Health in Older Adults?Tackling loneliness, especially among older adults, requires a targeted solution and digital connections may helpBy Sophie Okolo|February 21, 2024
How to Find Connection in a Disconnected WorldWe need more than small talk and social media in order to truly create meaningful connections with one anotherBy Barbara Waxman|May 2, 2023
Our Love for Love LettersWords celebrating romantic connection can create meaningful memoriesBy Julie Pfitzinger|February 14, 2020
The Power of Intergenerational Connections to Reduce LonelinessAge Boom Academy experts explain how intergenerational connections boost happiness, tooBy Janeane Bernstein|August 31, 2021
4 Social Security Myths BustedThe "Social Security Works for Everyone!" authors dispel popular misconceptionsBy Nancy J. Altman and Eric R. Kingson|April 20, 2021
As COVID-19 Subsides, Online Memory Cafes for Dementia LingerForced online during the pandemic, virtual memory cafes are proving to be a fruitful way to support people with dementiaBy Elizabeth Hewitt|September 28, 2022
Why Video Games Can Be Good for Your Brain HealthAn interview with a neuroscientist who has been studying the connectionMarch 16, 2021
2020 Challenges Lead to Changes at Art MuseumsThe focus pivots to cultural inclusivity and more virtual engagementBy Patricia Corrigan|October 27, 2020
Duran Duran — Future, Past and Everything in BetweenAs the popular '80s band readies to embark on a U.S. tour, Next Avenue talks with drummer Roger Taylor about their latest album and moreBy Michele Wojciechowski|March 29, 2022
SponsoredWhy More People are Choosing CremationDeciding that cremation is a better choice for you is a personal one, but it’s a popular one tooOctober 3, 2022
Feeling Caregiver Isolation? That's What Friends Are ForSocial interactions and making connections with friends can help ease the strain of caregivingBy Myrna Marofsky|January 5, 2024
The Heat Is On: Can Infrared Saunas Help You Stay Healthy?From promoting detoxification to good sleep, here's why this wellness trend has become more popularBy Kelly K. James|February 23, 2023
OpinionZooming In, Missing OutVirtual activities still seem to be the norm and I miss the social aspect of in-person gatheringsBy Barbara Rady Kazdan|November 13, 2023
14 Digital Side Hustles You Can Start TodayThey range from e-books to YouTube tutorials to being a virtual assistantBy Victoria Greene|May 23, 2018
Everyone's Welcome: Joining a Yoga Studio After 50It’s never too late to practice yoga. Here’s how I got started.By Vanessa Infanzon|February 19, 2024
'Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive' Details Triumphs and Tragedies of Singer's LifeIn the words of the 80-year old superstar, 'For 40 years I've been telling you I will survive, but I've never told you how'By Pam Windsor|February 9, 2024
The Long-Term Realities of Being ChildlessMany live a fulfilling life without regret and value connections with family and friendsBy Gary M. Stern|December 9, 2020
How Musicians Are Bringing Joy During the PandemicAcross the country, virtual concerts are helping people connect with musicBy Mark Ray|April 2, 2020
9 Tips for a Successful Telemedicine AppointmentWhat to do before, during and after your virtual doctor visitBy Dr. Christine Nguyen|May 11, 2020
Ready Player One: How VR Will Reinvent AgingVirtual reality technology is about to improve aging in a big wayBy Janet Siroto|August 20, 2021
How to Cultivate Work Relationships in a Zoom World4 ways to build bonds with colleagues when work is virtualBy Nancy Collamer|October 5, 2021
The Brain Benefits of Trying Something NewTrying new tasks requires activation of less-used areas of the brain and stimulates new connections between brain regions.By Ronni Gordon|February 15, 2024
Video Job Interviews: 10 Ways to ShineAdvice for putting your best face forward when the interview is virtualBy Nancy Dunham|July 30, 2019
The Answer is...A Biography of Alex TrebekAn A & Q with the author of a new book on the popular 'Jeopardy!' hostBy Richard Harris|July 21, 2020
Spam: A Luxe Gift in South KoreaThe humble Minnesota export has been popular there for generationsBy Kaomi Goetz|December 19, 2017
Birdwatching and Your BrainCuriosity, natural environments and social connections are some of the health-boosting benefits of being a birderBy Rosie Wolf Williams|September 26, 2022
5 Tips for Buying an Annuity for Retirement IncomeOne popular type, called a Multiyear Guaranteed Annuity, lets you lock in as much as 5.8% for several yearsBy Richard Eisenberg|March 8, 2023
Let's Talk About the Hard Things With Anna SaleIn her new book, the popular podcast host of 'Death, Sex & Money' offers guidance on approaching tough conversationsBy Randi Mazzella|May 4, 2021
'The Golden Girls' Cracked the Code on Aging Well: Limit Social Isolation and Loneliness'The Golden Girls' showed how essential social connections are to physical, mental and social healthBy Sheryl Stillman|March 19, 2024
How to Love Being a Caregiver: A ValentineNo, I never learned to love being a caregiver. But I learned a lot about love, being a caregiver.By Connie Baher|February 14, 2024
Intergenerational Care Models Are Having ImpactIntergenerational connections may be one solution for loneliness, so here are four innovative sites across the country putting that concept into practiceBy Sophie Okolo|September 1, 2023