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Lisa B. Samalonis

Lisa B. Samalonis is a writer and editor based in New Jersey. She writes about health, parenting, books and personal finance.

A middle aged couple enjoying nature together. Next Avenue, mental health and resiliency

Mental Health: Fortifying Your Emotional Resiliency

Life experience can make individuals more flexible and adaptable. Here are some strategies to bolster your emotional staying power.
April 25, 2024
An older adult getting a comprehensive eye exam. Next Avenue, age-related macular degeneration

More Treatment Options for People with Macular Degeneration

New therapies and lifestyle changes can help slow the progression of age-related macular generation
April 8, 2024
A woman meditating in her backyard. Next Avenue

For Improved Mental Health, Add Meditation to Exercise

New research shows combining mindfulness and movement can improve depression and anxiety, among other mental health challenges
February 12, 2024
An older adult fixing her computer herself at home. Next Avenue

Where Has My Tech Support Gone?

As adult children transition to the next stage of their lives, the struggle with technology is real for those left behind
January 31, 2024
A couple sleeping and a woman wearing a CPAP machine. Next Avenue, nasal airway obstruction, NAO

Now Smell This…or Not

Difficulty breathing through the nose is a common complaint in people over 50; nonsurgical options could help you inhale better and improve your health
January 2, 2024
A birds eye view of a spiral staircase. Next Avenu, heart disease, health activities, stair climbing

Stair Climbing to Better Health

While challenging, stair climbing can help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and metabolic conditions
December 11, 2023
A caregiver and her father in his home. Next Avenue

Lessons in Caregiving

From being an advocate to finding peace, here are a few of the lessons I learned as a caregiver to my parents
December 4, 2023
A table filled with various vintage items at a yard sale. Next Avenue

Cleaning Out My Parents' House Taught Me What's Enough

After their deaths, 'The Big Clean' stirred up much emotion and a desire for minimalism
October 12, 2023
A young boy holding a small handmade rocket. Next Avenue

Aviation Camp: An Intergenerational Blast-Off

A summer science camp helped 'men of science' — a boy and his grandfather — bond and form an ongoing connection
August 11, 2023
A vintage photo of young people swimming at a public pool. Next Avenue

So Long, Jimmy: When a Former High School Crush Dies

News of the death of a long-ago crush brings a rush of memories — and feelings — back to the surface and provides a pause for reflection
July 11, 2023
Two friends cooking a meal together. Next Avenue, brain health

10 Tactics For Optimizing Your Brain Health

Follow these evidence-based tips to help protect yourself from dementia
June 7, 2023
A woman holding up a book. Next Avenue

Aging with Optimism: Designing the Long Life You Love

Designer and author Ayse Birsel offers tips for planning a long life — whether looking ahead to retirement, an empty nest or starting an invigorating new project
March 2, 2023
An older woman smiling outside. Next Avenue, Flex your Age, Joan MacDonald

Fitness Influencer Joan MacDonald: It’s Not Too Late to Embrace a Healthier Life

The 75-year-old social media sensation and author shares thoughts on the power of changing your outlook
January 18, 2023
A couple smiling and dancing in their home. Next Avenue, sex after 50

Sex After 50 — Don't Lose That Lovin' Feeling

Connection, communication and self-acceptance keep intimacy alive
December 2, 2022
A group of older adults sitting at a poolside table playing rummikub. Next Avenue, age gap friendship, intergenerational friendship

Learning Rummikub at the Pool

A few unexpected friends buoyed my family when I became a newly single mother. Benefits of these intergenerational interactions remain.
July 6, 2022
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