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Two friends jumping off the end of a dock. Next Avenue, take a leap

Take A Leap, Change Your Life

Find the power in taking a big risk in your personal or professional life
By Dana Shavin
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August 19, 2021
A closeup of colorful paint dripping down and mixing together. Next Avenue, dementia, Alzheimer's. sensory

The Kaleidoscopic World of Alzheimer's and Sensory Perception

My mother had become attuned to bright colors as well as to unremarkable sounds and then began to see objects that were not in danger of falling as about to fall. I wondered why.
By Dana Shavin
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April 10, 2024
A rearview mirror of a truck with a dog in the bed. Next Avenue

If You're on the Wrong Road, Should You Stay the Course?

When your heart is telling you something isn't right, whether it's moving ahead with a project or buying a car, listen
By Dana Shavin
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September 14, 2022
A soft measuring tape rolled up. Next Avenue, signs of eating disorder midlife, older adults

What to Know About Eating Disorders at Midlife and Beyond

Often caused by physical or emotional upheaval, eating disorders in older adults pose a health threat
By Dana Shavin
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May 12, 2022
A large family gathered around a long dining table with festive decorations. Next Avenue, Hanukkah, Christmas Hybrid holiday

Our Hanukkah and Christmas Hybrid Holiday: How I Finally Started Celebrating

Reconciling her Jewish background with her husband's family Christmas celebration was a challenge that took years to resolve
By Dana Shavin
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November 29, 2021
An older adult sitting on the couch with talking with adult daughter. Next Avenue, Parent's Sedentary Lifestyle

Should You Be Worried About Your Parent's Sedentary Lifestyle?

Here are some suggestions on ways people of all fitness levels can stay active
By Dana Shavin
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November 19, 2021
Two friends talking and listening to eachother on a park bench, positivity, Next Avenue

It Could Be Worse: The Negative Side of Positivity

Glossing over difficult emotions can do more harm than good to a friend in need. Instead, strive for authentic responses.
By Dana Shavin
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April 12, 2021
Coffee table with mosaic pattern, job, job loss, Next Avenue

The Parlor, the Coffee Table and a Message to Future Me

My thoughts after losing my job and trying to look ahead
By Dana Shavin
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February 16, 2021
Valentines card, mother, Next Avenue

Valentine's Day and the Art of Procrastination

A daughter's annual tradition of mailing a card to her mom is also traditionally done at the last minute
By Dana Shavin
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February 11, 2021
A woman meditating on the dock of a lake. life coach, powerful questions, PQsNext Avenue

Ask Yourself These Six Powerful Questions Today

Life coaches weigh in on questions that can help get to the root of self-understanding
By Dana Shavin
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July 9, 2021
The author and her mother smiling together outside. Next Avenue, mother daughter relationship

Clothing Once Divided My Mom and Me — Now It Unites Us

Even though my mother pushed me to dress in a way that didn't mesh with who I was, I have been able to recognize it as her attempt at caretaking and now can do the same for her
By Dana Shavin
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April 30, 2024
An older adult sitting at the kitchen table looking off into the distance. Next Avenue

When Is It Time to Call a Geropsychologist?

The job of the geropsychologist is to manage or alleviate emotional distress, which can be done in all sorts of ways across a wide spectrum of needs and activities
By Dana Shavin
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October 20, 2023
A roller coaster reaching the highest point in the ride. Next Avenue, phobias, overcoming, fear of heights

Be Not Afraid: Hope and Help for Your Phobias

If you are tired of being held back by your phobias, here are some suggestions to overcome them
By Dana Shavin
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September 22, 2021
A woman sitting down and hanging up the phone. Next Avenue

Bad News Bearer

How to deliver difficult information with compassion and respect
By Dana Shavin
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July 31, 2023
A woman smiling with her arm around her mother. Next Avenue

Who Is This Daughter I've Become?

I've never been a mother, but in a role reversal, I'm now more like a mother to my 93-year-old mom
By Dana Shavin
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June 2, 2023
A black mini poodle standing outside. Next Avenue

The Secret Life of Poodle

My dog's secret life alerts me to my mother's own secret life
By Dana Shavin
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December 25, 2023
A family smiling together at home. Next Avenue, vitality, aging, career

But Wait, There's More: A Vision for the Second Half of Life

As 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 another
By Dana Shavin
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December 5, 2023
An older parent at home who is suffering from depression. Next Avenue

How To Tell If Your Parent is Suffering from Depression

Feeling unhappy is not a normal part of aging. Here are some signs of depression to watch for, and ways to offer help.
By Dana Shavin
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January 25, 2022
A person holding a box of items from their desk after being laid off from work. Next Avenue

A Year Later, The Gift of My Layoff is Still Uncertain

A going-away present from my former employer remains unopened, but during this time, other gifts have been revealed
By Dana Shavin
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February 7, 2022
Three people squat next to an animal crate with a small red fox inside, loss, Next Avenue

A Red Fox's Freedom, A Grieving Mother's Release

One woman’s journey to cope with her son’s suicide
By Dana Shavin
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March 19, 2021
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