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A Year of Progress: Recognizing America's Family Caregivers

While the fight for a comprehensive caregiving infrastructure continues, the past year has been marked by significant progress
April 26, 2024
Opinion
A geriatrician durng an appointment with an older adult. Next Avenue, shortage, geriatrics

It's a Terrific Time to Be a Geriatrician

Our expertise is needed now more than ever, and opportunities for innovation are abundant
April 25, 2024
Opinion
An older homeless person sitting outside a restaurant. Next Avenue

Homelessness After Age 50 Is Rising

Here is what we can do to prevent older adults from losing homes
April 19, 2024
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A person working on nervous system regulation with breathing exercises. Next Avenue

The Missing Piece of Managing Caregiver Stress

Nervous System Regulation (NSR) through practices such as breathing exercises and gentle yoga can have an impact on the caregiver as well as on the one they care for
April 17, 2024
An hourly worker who is also a caregiver working the checkout line at a grocery store. Next Avenue, workplace caregiving benefits

Workplace Caregiving: One Size Does Not Fit All

New reports shed light on what family caregivers need from employers
April 5, 2024
An older person eating alone in a nursing home. Next Avenue, caregiving, complicated family dynamics

Caregiving and Complicated Family Dynamics

When responsibility, belief systems or second chances outweigh a reluctancy to provide support
March 26, 2024
An adult caregiver and her mom. Next Avenue

Caregiving for Loved Ones With ADHD or Autism

Because there are so many variables, there isn't one strategy to follow. The key is identifying what works for your loved one.
March 14, 2024
An adult child who cares for her aging father. Next Avenue, Personal Care Services (PCS)

Get Paid to Care for Your Loved One

There are a few basic steps to determine whether Personal Care Services (PCS) is right for a loved one and whether a family member may qualify as a paid caregiver
March 13, 2024
Headshot of Fernando Torres-Gil. Next Avenue, 2024 Advocates for Aging

Fernando Torres-Gil: Fixing the Caregiver Shortage

As a senior adviser to three presidents and a respected academic, Fernando Torres-Gil has long advocated for older adults and caregivers, and explains why robust immigration is good
March 12, 2024
Headshot of Rosanne Corcoran. Next Avenue, 2024 Advocates for Aging

Rosanne Corcoran: The Emotional Challenges of Caregiving

Based on her own experience caring for her mom, she launched 'Daughterhood The Podcast' to help others on the caregiving journey
March 12, 2024
Headshot of a woman on a city street with her walker. Next Avenue

A Round of Applause for Walker Users

Both my mother, who has Parkinson's disease, and I wish we had embraced assistive devices for her sooner
March 8, 2024
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
March 8, 2024
A man with back pain walking in the house. Next Avenue

Handling a Loved One's Physical Pain

What can you do when hovering concern doesn’t help?
March 5, 2024
Opinion
A man and his son and caregiver walking outside. Next Avenue

Companioned Isolation: The Untold Story of Caregiving, Housing and Loneliness

Aging in a community with care in mind has both concrete and intangible benefits that will lead to improved health outcomes
February 27, 2024
A caregiver with an older man sitting at the table. Next Avenue, hiring home care worker, caregiving

How to Find the Right Person to Care for Your Loved One

Here are some suggestions on what to consider when taking this significant step
February 26, 2024
Candy hearts in a bowl. Next Avenue, caregiving

How to Love Being a Caregiver: A Valentine

No, I never learned to love being a caregiver. But I learned a lot about love, being a caregiver.
February 14, 2024
A Black middle-class family moving in to a new house to care for their relative. Next Avenue

Curing the Crises: Caregiving, Housing and the Black Middle Class

Black caregivers can begin to build generational wealth through home ownership while still fulfilling family commitments
February 12, 2024
A hospital chaplain praying with a patient. Next Avenue

In the Hospital? Don't Overlook the Chaplain

Professional chaplains help people connect to their source of strength and make meaning from their experiences
January 30, 2024
A night sky with a meteor shower. Next Avenue, assisted suicide

How Planning My Death at 52 Helped Me Learn More About How I Wanted to Live

As my health is markedly declining, I've made a list: places to see/go, things to do, things to no longer do
January 25, 2024
A caregiving support group during a meeting. Next Avenue

Building Your Caregiving Support Team

Experts, from peers to professionals, can help you build your caregiving muscle to ensure strength for difficult days
January 24, 2024
A male caregiver and his wife. Next Avenue

The Challenges Facing Male Caregivers

Men can find themselves trying to manage responsibilities and expectations while being accepted for their competency in the role
January 23, 2024
Side-by-side photos of a caregivers journal and a headshot of a woman. Next Avenue

An Innovative Journal Created by a Caregiver for Caregivers

This journal allows caregivers to vent frustrations and write and draw what they appreciate about the responsibility
January 18, 2024
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A Parent's Journey: Supporting an Adult Child Battling Cancer

While the road is long, we remain positive and cherish each moment we have together as a family
January 17, 2024
A group of people talking about how to increase the diversity of long-term care residents. Next Avenue

How Long-Term Care Facilities Can Recruit Diverse Elders

If retirement communities want to attract racially diverse residents, they need to improve on what's working and end what's not working 
January 12, 2024
Opinion
A woman and her father smiling together. Next Avenue, assisted living, elder care

A Personal Loss Underscores a National Crisis in Elder Care

The death of my father revealed a failure in the system. The significance of our country's aging population pretty much ensures the situation will worsen for our elders before it improves.
January 10, 2024
A man who lives in a nursing home sitting in bed at his nursing home. Next Avenue

Transfer Trauma: The Emotional Toll of Moving to a Care Facility

When moving is unsettling to your loved one, you can take steps to transform it into a positive new chapter
January 10, 2024
Two people standing outside in the winter. Next Avenue, caregiving burnout

'Old Dog, New Tricks' Jazz Musician Improvises at Caregiving

Seasoned flugelhorn player dealt with caregiver burnout by exploring new music with younger musicians
January 9, 2024
Friends taking a walk together outside. Next Avenue, caregiver isolation

Feeling Caregiver Isolation? That's What Friends Are For

Social interactions and making connections with friends can help ease the strain of caregiving
January 5, 2024
A person cooking up a high fiber meal. Next Avenue, end of life care, nutrition

End-Of-Life Nutritional Support

Improving the remaining quality of life is at the heart of proper nutrition in order to support energy and stamina levels
January 5, 2024
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