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A woman getting health care guidance from a health care worker. Next Avenue, improve health literacy

Improve Your Health Literacy

From overcoming communication barriers to creating a medical record, there are many ways to boost your health literacy
By Debbie L. Miller
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November 3, 2022
A woman with cancer hugs her friend and caregiver. Next Avenue, becoming caregiver for a friend

Caregiving for a Lifelong Friend

This experience can teach us about the inner worlds of our friend and ourselves
By Connie Zweig
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September 9, 2022
A photo of a woman standing in a decaying building. Next Avenue

The National Museum of Women in the Arts Revels in Its Renovation

Institution in Washington, D.C. is 'both a museum and a megaphone'
By Patricia Corrigan
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January 4, 2024
Two men sitting on a wooden bench in a shed. Next Avenue, men's shed

The Camaraderie of Men's Sheds

These gathering places help men combat isolation and build friendships while constructing bird feeders and porch swings
By Ashley Milne-Tyte
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June 21, 2023
A superager parent and their children and grandchildren walking at a park. Next Avenue

'My Mom Is 99' — Coping Advice for Adult Children of Super Agers

Those of us who have undeniably old parents are in a special club, with a unique set of blessings, challenges and intense anxieties
By Janet Siroto
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March 8, 2024
Pat Miles and her husband smiling together outside. Next Avenue, preparing for the death of loved one

Are You Prepared for Death?

A former award-winning TV news anchor wants you to learn from her mistakes
By Amy Carlson Gustafson
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December 21, 2023
Meditation

How Meditation Can Ease the Path of Grieving

A writer's experience and an expert's advice
By Suzanne Boles
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December 2, 2019
river view in fall

The View From a Virtual Front Porch

People from around the world are building community at Dunrovin Ranch
By Julie Pfitzinger
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October 9, 2020
A family caregiver sitting with her mom at the kitchen table. Next Avenue

From Caregiver to Peer Specialist: A Job Based on Life Experience

Peer Specialists support caregivers, facilitate access to health care, community-based services and more
By Carol Levine
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June 30, 2023
A person laying down while getting a reiki healing treatment. Next Avenue, healing with reiki

Reiki: Enhancing Health Through Energy Healing

Reiki works all around the mind, body and spirit in a holistic, whole-being way
By Grace Tatar
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October 17, 2022
Two older adults smiling outside on a sunny day. Next Avenue, Older Americans Act Nutrition Program 50 years, meals on wheels
Opinion

50 Years of Nourishment Beyond Food

The Older Americans Nutrition Act celebrates a milestone after its programs faced their most challenging period in history, and now look to the future of providing meals and connection
By Bob Blancato
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March 15, 2022
A group of people dancing with drums outside. Mardi Gras Indians, dancing, Next Avenue

Grooving With the Mardi Gras Indians

This online dance class celebrates and examines African dance traditions in New Orleans
By Suzanne Pfefferle Tafur
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July 22, 2021
Dog

Lessons in Bravery From a Dog and Her Owner

Building trust and fighting fears on their early morning walks
By Elaine Soloway
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December 4, 2019

2017 Influencers in Aging

November 10, 2020
Susan Lucci

Susan Lucci's Heart Scare Brings Awareness About Women and Heart Disease

How symptoms of a heart attack are different for women
By Emily Gurnon
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February 7, 2019
An older woman doing research on her computer at home. Caregiver, caregivers, Next Avenue

Want to Help a Caregiver? Volunteer Your Online Research Skills

Many caregivers are overwhelmed and may not have the time or energy to find resources
By Pamela Brownstein
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April 27, 2021
Grief

Coping With Complicated Grief

After loss, it's a different path to 'the new normal' for those with depression
By Suzanne Boles
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November 14, 2019
A group of friends dining outside in the sun. Sun exposure, Next Avenue

Is COVID-19 Increasing Your Sun Exposure?

As Americans spend more time in the sun, the competition for shade is growing
By Joanne Cleaver
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June 10, 2021
older couple eating at home

All About the Newly Updated Older Americans Act

How family caregivers, people with Alzheimer's and others will benefit
By Bob Blancato
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March 17, 2020
Antibiotics

Is This Newer Class of Antibiotics Really Safe?

Some risks are higher for people over age 60
By Suzanne Robotti
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April 26, 2018
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