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Author and caregiver Karen Warner Schueler and her husband. Next Avenue, vacation

Why Family Caregivers Should Take Vacations This Summer

Heartfelt advice from the author of 'The Sudden Caregiver'
August 2, 2021
Two dogs sitting on a bench. Pets, dog owner help, Next Avenue

How to Adjust When a Beloved Dog Is More Than an Owner Can Handle

Smaller breeds are easier to manage, but if an owner prefers to keep their pet, try to help them put a better support system in place
July 19, 2021
A "dementia friendly" apartment model. Next Avenue

Dementia-Friendly ‘Apartment’ Showcases Safer Home Design

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America unveils a full-scale apartment space customized for people with dementia
July 13, 2021
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A man who lives alone gardening outside, pruning tomatos. Next Avenue, dementia, live alone

Can People With Dementia Live Alone?

While the familiarity of home can be helpful, watch for signs that reveal when your loved one needs more support
July 5, 2021
A caregiver taking care of a dementia patient. Alzheimer's, Next Avenue

Your Guide to the 4 Most Common Types of Dementia

How dementia research and care advances are helping patients live better lives
June 28, 2021
Two older adults standing in front of a car filled with groceries. Next Avenue, Villages Neighborhood Network

How the Villages Network Is Emerging From the Pandemic

COVID-19 stalled many activities in the Villages neighborhood network for older adults, but also brought unexpected benefits
June 17, 2021
older adults at a nursing home using an ipad to connect.

Video Technology Helps Nursing Home Residents Advocate at the Statehouse

Nursing home residents are using new digital skills to push for legislative changes that affect them
June 8, 2021
A closeup of an older man, smiling. Life, friendship, Next Avenue

Lunch Sessions and Life Lessons With My 91-Year-Old Friend Charles

A chance encounter gave this reporter inspiration and a life’s story to share
June 4, 2021
A caregiver and her mother driving in a car. Next Avenue, It's not a burden, caregiving

'It's Not a Burden' — the New Film on Caregiving for Your Parents

Funny, heartfelt and fantastic, it shines a spotlight on the complexities of caregiving for your mom or dad
June 2, 2021
One walker waiting in the hallway of an assisted living facility. Long-term care,Next Avenue

When One Partner Needs to Move for Long-Term Care and the Other Doesn't

He required more long-term care than she could provide. Moving him to an assisted living facility improved both their lives.
May 26, 2021
A young adult delivering groceries to an older couple at home. aging-service, aging services, Next Avenue

Pandemic Disruption Spurred Innovation in Aging Services

Groups share their success stories and some lessons for the future
May 10, 2021
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