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Tax Tips for People 65+ and Family Caregivers

The tax rules have changed a lot for 2018 returns, so here's what you need to know

MARCH 21, 2019 | By Deb Hipp

Colleges and Retirement Communities Partner to Offer Multigenerational Living

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Students and older residents benefit from the relationships they build

MARCH 20, 2019 | By Tami Kamin Meyer

Grandmas2Go Arrive With Love

By helping with simple tasks, volunteers make an impact on families

MARCH 19, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger

Making a Safe Transition From Hospital to Rehab

How to ensure your loved one will receive good care after the move

MARCH 8, 2019 | By Cari Shane

Nursing Home Ratings: Who Can You Trust?

Nursing home ratings

Yelp and Medicare dole out stars for nursing homes in very different ways

MARCH 6, 2019 | By Richard Eisenberg

Advice for Long-Distance Caregiving Challenges

Long-Distance Caregiving

How to set things up to ensure your loved one remains safe and well

FEBRUARY 28, 2019 | By Debbie Swanson

When Someone Needs Help, ‘Caring Collaboratives’ Spring Into Action

Caring Collaborative

The program creates groups of women to assist with health and disability needs

FEBRUARY 26, 2019 | By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News

Bereavement Researcher: We Must Do Better for the Grief-Stricken

Dr. Toni Miles says grieving raises your risk for illness, even death

FEBRUARY 18, 2019 | By Kevyn Burger

CDC: Flu Shot Still Best Protection, Despite This Season’s Low Effectiveness

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Older adults are at greater risk of complications

FEBRUARY 15, 2019 | By Stephenie Overman

What Is Age-Friendly Health Care?

Age-Friendly Health Care

Older Americans aren't getting the care they need. Here's why that matters.

FEBRUARY 8, 2019 | By Grace Birnstengel

New Caregiving Program Helps Older Adults Live Independently

'CAPABLE' also saves money by avoiding the need for inpatient care

FEBRUARY 5, 2019 | By Judith Graham

After Loss, Finding Peace in Art and Nature

Her husband's death from dementia led illustrator Nancy Carlson to rely on art

JANUARY 24, 2019 | By Julie Pfitzinger

How Employers Can Help Caregivers for a Win-Win

A Harvard report finds employers need to become 'corporate care leaders'

JANUARY 24, 2019 | By Edie Grossfield

Planning Ahead for Assisted Living

Assisted Living

Some helpful tips for finding the right place for you or a loved one

JANUARY 21, 2019 | By Leida Snow

The Basics of Senior Living and Care Communities

From independent living to nursing homes, here are the differences

JANUARY 16, 2019 | By Edie Grossfield

Next Avenue Editors’ Picks of 2018

Our best essays, how-to guides and feature stories from the past year

DECEMBER 28, 2018 | By The Editors

Our Most Popular Stories of 2018

The Next Avenue articles you read most this year

DECEMBER 26, 2018 | By The Editors

A Guide to Finding Long-Term Care for Your Loved One

What to know as you consider the many options

DECEMBER 24, 2018 | By Lisa Fields

Making Hospice an Easier Choice

An innovative Medicare program could get more people to seek hospice sooner

DECEMBER 21, 2018 | By Debbie Reslock

A Guide to Caregiving at Any Stage

Resources and insights to help you face the challenges

DECEMBER 21, 2018 | By Lisa Fields

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