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A black and white photo of two men wearing military garb looking up toward a building. Next Avenue, Vietnam Vets, WWII vets, memorial day, greatest generation

What a Vietnam Vet Learned from World War II Vets

For Memorial Day, an appreciation of sacrifice, legacy and lessons shared
May 23, 2022
Grassy hill cliffs meeting the ocean on a sunny day. Next Avenue, places to travel during pandemic

5 Sites for Pandemic-Sore Eyes

No room on the cruise you want to take or park you want to visit? No worry. America is full of scenic destinations. Here are some of our favorites.
May 23, 2022
An illustration of the exterior of a museum.

What Is Your Museum Story?

Take Next Avenue's Museum Challenge and tell us about the museums you visit this summer
May 20, 2022
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George Carlin wearing a black shirt. Next Avenue, Judd Apatow, George Carlin's American Dream

How George Carlin Used His Words

Judd Apatow, director of a new HBO documentary on George Carlin, talks about the late legendary comic and his ongoing relevance
May 18, 2022
An older woman sitting in front of an easel while painting. Next Avenue, holocaust survivor story

Sharing Her Holocaust Story So That No One Forgets

93-year-old author sees the hateful side of history repeating itself in Russia and Ukraine
May 18, 2022
Melissa Gilbert and her husband on their wedding day. Next Avenue, Little House on the Prairie

Melissa Gilbert Goes 'Back to the Prairie'

The 'Little House on the Prairie' star discusses her new memoir and embracing life’s twists and turns in middle age
May 16, 2022
An older man walking in the woods with his grandchild. Next Avenue, overcoming age bias

Overcoming Your Bias Against Aging Can Improve Your Life

Becca Levy of Yale University says we can fix even deeply rooted negative views about aging, which many of us do not see in ourselves
May 16, 2022
A metalic blue toy model sports car. Next Avenue, mother son project

The Model of a Mother and Son Project

An attempt to build a model sports car didn't go as planned, but that doesn't mean they didn't have fun
May 12, 2022
A woman walking on the side of the road holding suitcases. Next Avenue, Russian Ukrainian elders

Ukrainians and Russians in Minnesota Reflect on Their Home Countries

Remembering the experiences of their youth as they observe the current war from afar
May 10, 2022
A group of older friends celebrating together. Next Avenue, solo agers, traditions

A Solo Ager’s Traditions and Options

Growing older on your own may close some doors, but it can also open many others
May 9, 2022
The writer sitting to next to her mother smiling. Next Avenue, Mother Daughter, mother's day

Listening to My Mother Even When It Hurt

Coming to terms with her impending death was more difficult than I expected
May 6, 2022
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