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John F. Wasik

John F. Wasik is a regular Next Avenue contributor, author of 19 books and writer of the Substack newsletter “Refinement.”

A couple smiling outside. Next Avenue, wellness community 50 and older

Imagine a Community Focused on Wellness

We found one crisscrossed by freeways on the edge of downtown Tampa, Florida
April 23, 2024
Headshot of a man. Next Avenue, EV chargers at gas stations

Should Gas Stations Become Charging Stations?

Fuel retailers are debating whether to make the costly change without knowing how much of a future their businesses have
February 8, 2024
A woman standing outside of a pink house. Next Avenue, living on social security

Radical Downsizing

Getting rid of stuff for peace of mind and living a tinier life
January 22, 2024
A man holding dired seeds in his hand, showing what the longevity diet consists of. Next Avenue

How a 'Longevity Diet' Can Make a Difference

A health emergency turned the tide for me. By being consistent and sticking to a longevity diet, I made some essential changes.
November 29, 2023
Jill Kanto's house in Baltimore County, Maryland

Getting Smaller in Retirement

No, not your body, your next home — if you can radically downsize
November 28, 2023
A couple standing in front of a bright blue house. Next Avenue, solar, retirement

Retirement Communities Going Solar

Forward-thinking developers are putting the sun in the Sun Belt to work, cooling homes without contributing to climate change
October 30, 2023
A group of protesters sitting in rocking chairs outside of a bank. Next Avenue, Third Act, Rocking Chair Rebellion

‘Rocking Chair Rebellion’

Older adults are banding together to persuade big banks to stop financing companies largely responsible for climate change
July 13, 2023
A person standing outside wearing a mask with wildfire smoke in the air. Next Avenue

Breathe Easy in Retirement

Thinking about relocating in retirement? Consider the local air quality in your new home town
July 10, 2023
A group of backpackers walking on a hiking trail. Next Avenue

How Green Is My Travel?

Here are five ways to reduce your carbon footprint when you plan your next 'eco-friendly' travel adventure
July 3, 2023
A group of people hiking on a trail. Next Avenue, build a trail, legacy

Leave a Legacy: Build a Trail

Older adults are embracing the physical and mental health benefits of walking and are working together to leave a lasting legacy of scenic trails
June 2, 2023
A flock of sand hill cranes. Next Avenue, active retirement, volunteering

Living an Active Environmental Lifestyle in Retirement

Volunteers are putting some of their hobbies to good use by restoring habitats, counting birds and even fighting fires
April 13, 2023
A couple walking their dog in the woods. Next Avenue, walkable retirement community

Walkable Retirement Communities Are Hitting Their Stride

Some suburban towns are resisting the developments because density is at the core of their design
January 24, 2023
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