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Portrait of a man in front of a painting. Next Avenue, Mike Henderson

Artist Mike Henderson: Before and After the Fire

'Before the Fire: 1965 - 1985' is Mike Henderson's first U.S. solo museum exhibition in 20 years
By Emily Wilson
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July 11, 2023
A couple smiling together. Next Avenue, husband, marriage

My Husband Looks 20 Years Younger Than I Do

I'm fine with that — I've proudly embraced my gray hair and am happy to look my age
By Diane Windsor
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June 23, 2023
Gratitude

20 Days of 20 Notes: A Gratitude Project

Eye-catching stamps motivate writer Elaine Soloway to personalize her thanks
By Elaine Soloway
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July 5, 2019
Headshot of a man. Next Avenue, Mo Willems

Mo Willems Wants You to Have Fun

The beloved children's book author-illustrator discusses 20 years of The Pigeon, his experience working for 'Sesame Street' and why art for art's sake is so critical
By Sandra Ebejer
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April 6, 2023
A person sitting outside on a balcony overlooking a jungle in Costa Rica. Next Avenue, blue zones

Costa Rica's Blue Zone Is Predicted To Fade in 20 Years: Here's Why It Matters

Since 2014, the Nicoya Peninsula has been recognized as Costa Rica's Blue Zone, but data shows it is shrinking
By Ximena Araya-Fischel
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August 31, 2023
A woman laughing and talking while sitting on a couch. Next Avenue

How to Date and Mate After 50, From the Host of 'Jewish Matchmaking'

'I have matched people from ages 19 to 88,' says Aleeza Ben Shalom, a dating coach of 20 years. 'There is always a possibility for you to meet your special someone.'
By Debra Wallace
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November 7, 2023
A parent and their adult child talking about inheritance and roth ira. Next Avenue

Smart Ways to Help Your Adult Children's Financial Lives

Start by familiarizing them with financial concepts, digging them out of debt and seeding their savings
By Lucy Lazarony
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April 15, 2024
An octogenarian student taking an exam. Next Avenue

The Mental Strengths 80-Year-Olds Possess Might Surprise You

Research shows many octogenarians shine at performing 'comprehensive tasks which require a great storehouse of information.' And life experience makes a difference.
By Gary M. Stern
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March 11, 2024
A retired man doing his taxes. Next Avenue

Managing Taxes in Retirement

When you disengage from the traditional working world, the process of calculating your tax obligations could become more complicated
By Charles Schwab & Co.
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February 1, 2024
An older homeless person sitting outside a restaurant. Next Avenue
Opinion

Homelessness After Age 50 Is Rising

Here is what we can do to prevent older adults from losing homes
By Jeff Olivet and Sandy Markwood
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April 19, 2024
An older man with a healthy life span and health span playing soccer outside with his family. Next Avenue

Life Span vs. Health Span

Life span is the quantity. Health span is the quality.
By Edd and Cynthia Staton
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January 15, 2024
A person who is middleaged reading a book at home. Next Avenue, how to get a book deal, how to get book published

How to Find an Agent and Land a Book Deal

Have something new to say, prove that you can draw an audience and learn to write an irresistible query letter
By Nancy Collamer
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February 22, 2024
A iron with steam coming out was left on a shirt by an adult with ADHD. Next Avenue

When Forgetfulness Isn't Cognitive Decline: ADHD in Older Adults

Memory issues with aging are not always a sign of dementia and instead could be undiagnosed ADHD
By Leanna Coy
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January 18, 2024
A man wearing an apron and holding a basket full of popovers

Game of Scones: Men Who Bake

Why do men from so many walks of life embrace baking with such passion? The answer is in the oven.
By Sharon McDonnell
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March 20, 2024
A closeup of a cassette tape being played in a boombox. Next Avenue, Marc Masters

Remember Music Cassette Tapes? They’re Back.

By democratizing music production, distribution and consumption, the 60-year-old medium has overcome its low-fi sound quality
By Clayton Trutor
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February 6, 2024
Hummel figurines on a shelf. Next Avenue, downsizing

What Do We Do With the Stuff Our Kids Don't Want?

Remember when heirs would fight over their parents' collections? Now, 'kids just don't want this stuff anymore,' a collector told us.
By Bonnie Miller Rubin
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March 26, 2024
A woman and her father smiling together. Next Avenue

Unlearning My Father's Lessons in Frugality

But appreciating the wisdom that contributed to the success I enjoy today
By Keturah Kendrick
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January 22, 2024
Illustration of a diverse group of people wearing face masks, our future, COVID-19 pandemic, Next Avenue

COVID-19 and the Future of Aging: What 20 Experts Told Us

Why they were clear-eyed, yet optimistic about the future
By Paul Irving
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March 10, 2021
A mother holding her daughter outside. Next Avenue, grief disorders
Opinion

My Grief Goes On: A Letter to My Late Daughter

I know all too well the pain the families of those killed in the Uvalde shooting feel. I've had that pain for over 20 years, and a Prolonged Grief Disorder diagnosis doesn't change anything.
By Eileen Vorbach Collins
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June 24, 2022
A couple looking over a medical bill while going over their debt and finances for the year. Next Avenue

How to Get a Handle on Debt in 2024

Smart strategies to lower the interest rates you pay and reduce your debt load
By Richard Eisenberg
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January 22, 2024
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