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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
Leeza Gibbons smiling and talking with a volunteer caregiver. Caregiving, care, Leeza Gibbons, Next Avenue

'Ever Forward' — Leeza Gibbons Talks About Caregiving

How her organization is responding to burdens caregivers have been feeling, and the lessons she learned from her late mom who had Alzheimer's
May 5, 2021
Older woman sitting in kitchen looking down. Self-neglect, elder abuse, Next Avenue

The Hidden Danger of Self-neglect in Older Adults

Troubling signs to look for in your loved one, and where to find help
April 28, 2021
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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
April 27, 2021
An older man sitting on the couch with his adult daughter. Advance care, Next Avenue

Advance Care Planning: A Gift You Give Yourself – and Your Loved Ones

When family members know your care preferences, they can make better decisions on your behalf
April 16, 2021
An older couple sitting down, the man has his arm around the woman's shoulders, caregiver, caregiving, Next Avenue

The Story Behind 'Caregiver: A Love Story'

Physician Jessica Zitter’s new film about the last days of a woman's life puts a caregiving husband in the spotlight
April 8, 2021
Author, Kate, and her husband smiling on the beach, caregiver, caregiver, burnout, Next Avenue

Family Caregiver Burnout: This Author's Personal Experience and Advice

"Already Toast" author Kate Washington speaks frankly about the stresses of being a family caregiver in America
April 7, 2021
A pot of boiling broth on a stove in a sunny kitchen, caregiver, Next Avenue

How a Bone Broth Suggestion Set This Caregiver Off

In this "Already Toast" excerpt, the author reveals why her anger bubbled up
April 7, 2021
Author Diane Rehm

The State of the Medical Aid-in-Dying Debate

Diane Rehm on her book and documentary, 'When My Time Comes'
April 6, 2021
Older woman in wheelchair using oxygen outside in a garden, nature, Next Avenue

In Life’s Last Chapter, What Matters? A Room With a View

A window overlooking a stand of trees helped revive this writer’s dying mother
March 30, 2021
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The Nursing Home Vulnerabilities That Led to Disaster

Experts say these five main factors caused the colossal failures during the pandemic
March 26, 2021
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