Next Avenue Logo
Donate
Advertisement

Judith Graham

Judith Graham is the Navigating Aging columnist for Kaiser Health News.

A woman drinking coffee and watching the sunrise while on a road trip. Next Avenue, Julia Keller, quitting

Don't Think of It as Quitting, Think of It as Letting Go

In a new book, Pulitzer Prize winner Julia Keller talks about the positive aspects of quitting what isn't serving you
May 31, 2023
An illustration of the children's story, Hansel and Gretel. Next Avenue, Fairy Tale Wisdom: Stories for the Second Half of Life

How Do Fairy Tales Tell Stories of Aging?

A new book looks at how characters like Hansel and Gretel can help us examine the chapters of our lives
January 25, 2023
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 close up of a person's nose. Next Avenue, loss of smell, olfactory system

For Older Adults, Smelling the Roses Could Be More Difficult

The olfactory system helps us sniff out important information about our brains, our nervous system and our emotional well-being
February 1, 2022
A couple smiling, dressed up in black tie event clothing. Next Avenue, ageism doctors nurses

How to Deal With Ageism From Doctors and Nurses

Advice for you or your parents to get the best medical care
December 8, 2021
An older adult in a hospital bed dealing with age bias, ageism from doctors. Next Avenue

'They Treat Me Like I'm Old and Stupid' — Age Bias in Health Care

What older patients say about the way doctors and nurses view them
November 4, 2021
Aduhelm the new FDA approved Alzheimer's drug. Next Avenue, aducanumab, new alzheimer's drug

Doctors Weigh Pros and Cons of Prescribing the New Alzheimer's Drug

Here are 8 key points experts hope to explain about Aduhelm
July 14, 2021
Nursing Home Residents, long-term care proposal

Biden's $400 Billion Plan for Long-Term Care

What we know and don't know about this proposal, part of the president's $2 trillion infrastructure plan
April 15, 2021
Raul Lugo wanted to hug his grandmother, Rosa Perez, 89, during their in-person visit at her nursing home

More States Now Allow Nursing Home Visits During COVID-19

Relaxing restrictions is not without risk, though
July 28, 2020
Top row (from left): Willetha and Harold Barnette, Vicki Ellner, Richard Chady. Center row (from left): Patricia Griffin, Wilma Jenkins, Annis Pratt. Bottom row (from left): Ed and Marian Hollingsworth, Harry Hutson, Edward Mosely

Older Americans Look at Life Beyond COVID-19 Seclusion

The challenges and change they see ahead in the 'new normal'
July 10, 2020
closeup elder hand writing paper working with ball pen in office desk.

'No Intubation' — For Some, COVID-19 Changed Their Living Will

Severe cases take invasive treatment that many would rather forgo
May 26, 2020
elderly person in hospital bed

The New COVID-19 Symptoms to Watch For

Instead of fever, cough and shortness of breath, some might just seem "off"
April 28, 2020
More Stories
Next Avenue LogoMeeting the needs and unleashing the potential of older Americans through media
About Us
Newsletters
Sponsorship
Submissions
Contact Us
©2023 Next AvenuePrivacy PolicyTerms of Use
A nonprofit journalism website produced by:
TPT Logo