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Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell

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Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell is a full time freelance writer and author living in the Ozark Mountains. She is the founder and administrator for the public Facebook page, Years of Light: Living Large in Widowhood and a private Facebook group, Finding Myself After Losing My Spouse, dedicated to helping widows/widowers move forward.

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Does Medication Effectiveness Change Over Time?

Many older adults who have been on medications start noticing the prescription isn’t doing what it once did or may create sudden side effects
September 12, 2023
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Beware of the Dangers of Wildlife to Your Pet

Even in suburban areas, wildlife can pose a threat. Make sure to take precautions.
August 8, 2023
A couple smiling together. Next Avenue

Love or Money?

A widowed person's decision to remarry shouldn’t involve only the heart, because the choice could have financial implications for life
July 21, 2023
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Feeling Isolated? Form Your Own Social Group

There are many benefits of engaging socially, especially as we age. Options to get involved are more available now than ever before.
March 28, 2023
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Families Rediscovering Multigenerational Living

The arrangement, once the norm for many American families, is making a comeback
March 22, 2023
Headshot of a woman. Next Avenue, public housing assistance, priced out

Trapped in the Affordable Housing Gap

Middle income older adults often have just a little bit too much income to qualify for public housing but not nearly enough to pay market-rate rents
March 16, 2023
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Short-Term Rentals Can Help You Earn Extra Income — if Done Right

Many people 50+ with extra properties are listing them on short-term rental sites, but creating a successful listing takes some planning and work
March 2, 2023
A solo ager getting a ride to a medical appointment from a friend. Next Avenue, Rides to medical appointments

Transportation To Medical Appointments Can Be Tricky For Solo Agers

There are local organizations that offer rides, but research and planning may be required
November 4, 2022
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The New Golden Girls

The number of older adults sharing homes is growing, as is the number of companies that help roommates find one another
October 10, 2022
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Will Cruising Ever Return to Normal?

Some things may never go back to the way they were: bye-bye serve-yourself buffets
September 22, 2022
An older veterinarian examining a dog in the clinic. Next Avenue

Be Kind to Your Veterinarian

Along with other service professionals, many veterinarians and their staff members are bearing the brunt of clients' stress
June 1, 2022
A dark thunderstorm cloud hovering over a barn. Next Avenue, disaster ready homes

10 Tips for Rural Dwellers to Prepare for Emergencies

Anticipating natural disasters may be a life-or-death matter in the country
May 18, 2022
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