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A two-story home with stairs. Next Avenue, aging in place

The Overlooked Downsides of Aging in Place

Sooner or later, you will have to hire people to cook, clean and care for you as well as maintain, repair and remodel the house
June 20, 2024
A woman smiling at home. Next Avenue, vetassist

You Can Have a Robot for a Roommate

How technology may help people age at home and address worrisome forecasts of a shortage of caregivers
June 29, 2022
A nurse visiting a senior at home. Next Avenue, Naturally Occurring Retirement Community, NORC

A NORC Can Make it Easier to Age in Place

Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities offer a wide range of workshops and activities that can help older adults stay in their homes
May 31, 2022
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2020 Influencer in Aging Jennifer Sheets

Jennifer Sheets Proves Home Care Workers Are ‘Essential’

The home health care CEO ensures quality care around the world
November 18, 2020
Opinion
caregiver, Next Avenue

OPINION: COVID-19 Highlights Problematic Caregiver Labor Practices

As coronavirus case numbers grow, essential workers assist homebound elders
November 13, 2020
Dr. Poki'i Balaz with her father, John Balaz at their home in Aiea, Hawaii, caregiver, next avenue

Dr. Poki’i Balaz Brings Caregivers Strength in Her Hawaiian Homeland

A caregiver herself, Balaz left a big hospital job to take care of her father — and her people
November 13, 2020
home health care worker and client

A Helping Hand for Family Caregivers

COVID-19 highlights a growing need for home care as some head back to work
July 16, 2020
Two sets of hands holding each other

How Health Care Professionals Can Support Family Caregivers

6 ways they can make the at-home caregiving burden easier to manage
June 30, 2020
older adult in emergency room

The Emergency Department's Role in Spotting Elder Mistreatment

ERs see millions of older people annually, making them crucial for detection
June 15, 2020
care giver and mother

You've Brought a Loved One Home From Long-Term Care. Now What?

Here’s how two people are handling the challenges, and what they’ve learned
May 21, 2020
Peaceful long-term care setting

Will the Pandemic Lead to Better, Safer Long-Term Care Facilities?

Why the tragic deaths there could bring about necessary, overdue reforms
May 15, 2020
Marc Marrone and his team at Graffiti Bao joined Elizabeth Blau at Honey Salt

Ways Programs for Older Adults In Need Are Adapting Due to COVID-19

Creativity abounds, from pop-up food pantries to virtual mental health checks
April 8, 2020
older man and health aide

6 Hot Jobs That Cater to Older Adults

In these occupations, you can help others and help yourself, too
March 5, 2020
Olive Smart Ear

The Best Health and Home Innovations From CES 2020

Improve your daily life with these 5 top products
February 21, 2020
Doctor cheerfully consulting with patient

Why Doctors Are Coming Where You Live — and Shop

3 trends behind the growth of house calls and medical care in stores
January 28, 2020
A blind man walking through an intersection using a walking stick.

Facing Loneliness and Isolation While Living With a Disability

Three people talk about how connectedness and resilience can help with isolation
December 12, 2019
Long-Term Care

LISTEN: What to Know About Buying Long-Term Care Insurance

Experts' advice from the new 'Friends Talk Money' podcast
November 4, 2019
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