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Two people using power tools on a car. Next Avenue, second act, new career, firefighter

New Career After 60: Firefighter? Really?

The world’s oldest probationary firefighter, or probie, explains why he volunteered for the difficult and dangerous job
March 9, 2023
A group volunteering at the food bank. Next Avenue, new years resolutions, charity

Best New Year's Resolutions

Forget pledges to diet and exercise. Committing to help people less fortunate than you can be better for everyone.
January 5, 2023
World Central Kitchen volunteers

Spontaneous Volunteering

Want to donate your time and talent to nonprofit groups but can’t work regular hours? Consider event-based volunteer groups.
December 15, 2022
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A group of volunteers putting up the framing for a house. Next Avenue,

Building Skills and Happiness as a Volunteer

After reading a book by Dr. Sanjay Gupta, the author was inspired to participate in a Habitat for Humanity project which led to new skills and camaraderie
October 13, 2022
A meals on wheels worker dropping off food. Next Avenue, Food insecurity among older adults

Food Insecurity May Be Closer Than You Think

Even in apparently affluent areas, some older adults lack reliable access to sufficient quantities of nutritious food
August 9, 2022
A group of volunteers volunteering for a beach clean-up. Next Avenue, volunteering ideas, retirement

Time and Talent to Spare? Consider Volunteering

Donating your experience and labor to charitable groups is a good way to build community and even improve your health
July 28, 2022
An older man and a younger person smiling while walking on a trail. Next Avenue, find purpose in retirement

An Active Retirement on the Appalachian Trail

Even after he 'stopped working,' Jim Fetig continues to tirelessly serve the country
May 26, 2022
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
An older adult and young person standing together and smiling. Next Avenue, intergenerational friendship

Building Skills and a New Friendship — At Ages 96 and 19

Intergenerational relationships can be reciprocal and valuable
April 15, 2022
A group of protesters advocating for racial justice. Next Avenue

6 Ways to Advocate for Racial Justice From Home

The nation's COVID-19 pandemic needn't sideline you in this critical fight
January 14, 2022
A group of people sitting outside at a restaurant holding umbrellas. Next Avenue, learning about aging

How Learning About Aging Made Me a Better Human (and Can Make You One, Too)

My Age Boom Academy fellowship led me to the CARE initiative
December 24, 2021
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5 Ways to Donate to Charity That Won't Cost You a Cent

You may be surprised by these unusual, and sometimes fun, ways of giving
December 20, 2021
A black and white photo of Stephen Sondheim sitting in a control room. Next Avenue

Mentor Like Stephen Sondheim

The late composer and lyricist offers important life lessons on passing on what we know
December 10, 2021
A man wearing a checked shirt standing in front of a sunset. Next Avenue

Finding Comfort After Trauma

6 suggestions from a former chaplain and Red Cross crisis response leader
November 25, 2021
President and Mrs. John F. Kennedy riding in a car in Dallas. Next Avenue

JFK's 3 Enduring Legacies for Boomers

Reflections from a noted history professor and boomer authority
November 22, 2021
A man wearing a wool vest and shirt smiling while standing outside. Next Avenue, Bill McKibben, environmentalist, Third Act

How Environmentalist Bill McKibben Is Leading the 'Third Act' Climate Change Movement

He says it's last call for his generation to clean up 'our legacy'
October 25, 2021
Side-by-side photos of two women. Next Avenue, Gen2Gen Innovation Fellow

15 Inspiring People Uniting the Generations

These Gen2Gen Innovation Fellows are bridging generational divides and helping fight ageism, racism and loneliness
October 15, 2021
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