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
2020 Challenges Lead to Changes at Art MuseumsThe focus pivots to cultural inclusivity and more virtual engagementBy Patricia Corrigan|October 27, 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
'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
AI for Older Adults — Friend or Foe?Engineers and inventors are finding ways to use artificial intelligence to make sure people take their medicine and stay safe at homeBy Edd and Cynthia Staton|April 16, 2024
Looking for Love During COVID-19Despite the pandemic, older singles are still hoping for connectionBy Tami Kamin Meyer|July 31, 2020
The View From a Virtual Front PorchPeople from around the world are building community at Dunrovin RanchBy Julie Pfitzinger|October 9, 2020
Never Too Old to RideThe median age of motorcycle owners is now 50 and climbing as boomers keep looking for adventure and whatever comes their wayBy Steven Marshall|October 20, 2023
Psychotherapy at Home: Telehealth Makes it PossibleThe service is becoming more common, offering a number of benefitsBy Jennifer Nelson|November 5, 2019
Hidden Costs Lurk Behind Patient PortalsA convenience for patients is becoming a revenue generator for the health care industry. What you should know about patient portal feesBy Olga Lucia Torres|March 25, 2024
SponsoredEmpowering Active Aging: The Benefits of a Senior Focused Fitness ProgramPrograms like SilverSneakers offer purpose, positivity and a way for older adults to stay on top of evolving pursuitsAugust 22, 2022
Planning for Retirement Means More than SavingYou have bid farewell to your job and opened vistas of free time — now what?By Chris Farrell|August 30, 2022
SponsoredOlder Adults Seeing the Value of Virtual VisitsWhy telehealth is a great option for non-emergency doctor appointmentsBy Dr. Gina Conflitti|July 5, 2021
Clubhouse: What It Is, How to Join and Why It Can Be Great for People Over 50This social media platform encourages conversations to develop and connections to be madeBy Margie Zable Fisher|April 27, 2021
Librarians Change the 50+ Dating GameWith tech help and encouragement, these libraries simplify making connectionsBy Lorraine Allen|July 19, 2019
Beware Allergy Sufferers: The Season is Longer and More IntenseThe outlook for seasonal allergies is dire almost everywhere, but some places are much worse than others due to the impact of climate change — and older adults may feel the effectsBy Craig Miller|April 7, 2023
Community Connections Help Residents Overcome Challenges and Age WellThe third season of the 'Century Lives' podcast travels from Presidio, Texas to the Bronx and explores how place mattersBy Carmen Cusido|May 11, 2023
Tech Keeps Older Adults ConnectedAs we learned during the pandemic, digital intergenerational programs are vital to reduce lonelinessBy Sophie Okolo|August 4, 2023
Alexa, Please Call My ParentsAlexa Care Hub promises support for caregivers separated by miles and COVID-19By Mark Ray|February 19, 2021
‘The Bubbe Diaries’ — Paula Span Talks GrandparentingA new audio work based on her New York Times column addresses everything from the pandemic to weekly 'Bubbe Day'By Julie Pfitzinger|April 29, 2021
Paging Dr. Google: Should I Use the Internet to Diagnose Myself?Lots of people rely on Google to look up symptoms. But can it cause more harm than good?By Barbra Williams Cosentino|March 4, 2022
Billy Idol on His Hoover Dam Concert, His Career and More, More, MoreThe 80s rocker with the famous snarl — now a grandfather — talks about being the first musician to perform at the Hoover Dam By Michele Wojciechowski|December 18, 2023
Coping With QuarantineThere is more time to get things done, but there are more worries, tooBy Lisa Iannucci|April 27, 2020
Telemedicine: A Lifeline for Rural ResidentsConnections with distant specialists can be especially valuable for older adultsBy Randy Rieland|July 31, 2017
'Ever Forward' — Leeza Gibbons Talks About CaregivingHow her organization is responding to burdens caregivers have been feeling, and the lessons she learned from her late mom who had Alzheimer'sBy Rosanne Corcoran|May 5, 2021
How Job Seekers Can Spot Potentially Toxic Hybrid WorkplacesThe questions to ask before taking a hybrid job you'll regretBy Erin Flynn Jay|August 10, 2021
Happily Aging Without ChildrenAt 80, she has no regrets and is grateful for the many connections she's made in her lifeBy Marcia Drut-Davis|February 3, 2023
Should You Use Your Connections in Your Adult Child's Job Search?What experts say about trying to be helpful in these tough timesBy Randi Mazzella|October 20, 2020
The 15-Minute City Is Saving My LifeHow post-pandemic communities are transforming into healthier, more welcoming, greener placesBy Steve Mencher|February 22, 2024
4 Tips to Get Hired in 'The New Normal' World of WorkJob-hunting advice and trends from an Indeed.com virtual conferenceBy Nancy Collamer|July 1, 2021
The Best Ways to Get a Job in 20213 recommendations from experts at the Career Thought Leaders' symposiumBy Nancy Collamer|April 1, 2021
How to Best 'Navigate This World' With Cognitive ImpairmentRemaining engaged by making connections and finding support is essentialBy Nora Macaluso|April 10, 2023
How Couples Can Figure Out Where to RetireComing to a decision about relocating is often vexing for couples. Here are ways to figure it out.By Richard Eisenberg|September 29, 2023
Familiar Board Games Get an Intergenerational RefreshMaking The Game of Life and Trivial Pursuit more timely, fun and speedyBy Richard Eisenberg|January 17, 2024
From Brain Health To Sleep Syncing: What's New in WellnessNext Avenue's Health & Caregiving editor shares some top trends and new research for 2023 and beyondBy Ximena Araya-Fischel|February 9, 2023
But Wait, There's More: A Vision for the Second Half of LifeAs with any inevitable change, it's best to recognize that with the loss of vitality in one area of life comes the opportunity for great vitality in anotherBy Dana Shavin|December 5, 2023
White-Knuckle Fliers: Prepare to Squeeze TighterClimate change is stirring up more air turbulence, including the kind pilots cannot easily seeBy Craig Miller|July 25, 2023
Connecting the GenerationsTrish Lopez, founder of Teeniors, and Joy Zhang and Madeline Dangerfield-Cha, co-founders of Mon Ami, have developed essential resources for bringing older and younger people togetherBy Julie Pfitzinger|December 6, 2021
Feeling Isolated? Form Your Own Social GroupThere are many benefits of engaging socially, especially as we age. Options to get involved are more available now than ever before.By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell|March 28, 2023
How You Can Become a More Digital GrandparentThe 'Virtual Grandma' author gives advice on grandparenting in the age of screensBy Deborah Lynn Blumberg|September 13, 2017
The Changing Role of Chaplains at Long-Term Care FacilitiesThe need for spiritual support and a compassionate ear is more important than everBy Howard R. Seidman|January 15, 2021
'Rainbow Seniors' Programs Offer Connection and Resources for Older LGBTQ PeopleAcross the U.S., groups for LGBTQ older adults are tackling issues, forging chosen families and changing the lives of people who often feel invisibleBy Kate Antoniades|February 6, 2024
So This Is 70Self-care, family connections, meaningful work and pursuing my passions all help me set a course through this decadeBy Linda Goor Nanos|March 12, 2024
Women Over 70 Speak Out and Are HeardOut of conversations about women and aging, a podcast was born, and many more voices have been added to the mixBy Gail Zelitzky|June 2, 2023
OpinionLooking for Connection in a Culture of BusynessHow loneliness continues to be prevalent in our current hurry-up environment and one way to solve it — by spending more time togetherBy Alex Veeneman|June 13, 2023
Where Were You on Feb.9, 1964?More than likely in front of the TV, along with 73 million others, getting your first look at The BeatlesBy Jon Friedman|February 9, 2024
6 Lessons Job Seekers Can Learn from WordleA career coach finds wisdom in a popular online word gameBy Nancy Collamer|August 24, 2022
How a Sound Bath Can Help You De-StressSound baths bathe participants in sound waves and help some people quiet their mindsBy Kathleen Doheny|July 8, 2021
Photographer Gordon Parks: His Unshakeable Peace EnduresLooking back at the transcript of an interview that Gordon Parks gave more than 30 years ago resonates even more meaningfully todayBy Betsy Robinson|February 12, 2024
Is There a Right Way to Fight with Your Partner?Relationship expert Dr. Julie Gottman says if done right, fighting can lead to greater intimacy and connectionBy Randi Mazzella|April 2, 2024