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Emily Gurnon

Emily Gurnon is the former Senior Content Editor covering health and caregiving for Next Avenue. She previously spent 20 years as a newspaper reporter in the San Francisco Bay Area and St. Paul.

Brian Owen (third from left) and his siblings hired two private home health staff to care for their father (center) near Boston while he waited for a bed in a hospice

Does Your Home Health Worker Present a Coronavirus Threat?

Steps to take to ensure the pro is taking necessary precautions
May 5, 2020
guilty caregiver

Dealing with Caregiver Guilt During the Coronavirus Crisis

Experts say: take stock of what you can and cannot control
April 23, 2020
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Funeral Planning in the Time of COVID-19

Experts offer alternatives for services and connecting with others
April 7, 2020
Susan Lucci

Susan Lucci's Heart Scare Brings Awareness About Women and Heart Disease

How symptoms of a heart attack are different for women
February 7, 2019
Super Bowl Menu

Ideas for a Healthy Super Bowl Menu

Ways to avoid the game-day binge and still enjoy yourself
February 2, 2019
Depressed

When You're Depressed During the Holidays

Grief can get in the way, but don’t feel like you have to fake it
December 25, 2018
Hoarding

How to Cope With a Parent Who Hoards

Hoarding disorder creates special problems for older adults and their loved ones
October 9, 2018
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Rajiv Mehta: Bringing Change for Caregivers

This 2018 Influencer in Aging studies caregivers through Atlas of Caregiving
September 26, 2018
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Anne Tumlinson: Transforming Long-Term Care for Older Adults

This 2018 Influencer in Aging builds caregiver communities across America
September 13, 2018
snoring

Why Snoring Gets Worse With Age and What You Can Do About It

It may be merely annoying or a sign of something worse
August 29, 2018
Walking

Walking 20 Minutes a Day Might Save Your Life

A brisk walk could cut your risk of early death, even if you're obese
August 15, 2018
knee pain

What's Causing Your Knee Pain and Swelling?

The common — and uncommon — culprits, plus treatments to consider
August 8, 2018
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