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Michele C. Hollow

Michele C. Hollow is a freelance writer, editor and ghostwriter specializing in health, climate, social justice, pets and travel. Follow her on Twitter at @michelechollow.  

Two people carrying furniture out of a moving truck. Next Avenue, how to prevent and end homelessness among older adults

From Homelessness to Home Dweller

Volunteer organizations across the country help formerly homeless people make their new spaces feel like home
September 22, 2022
Colorfully dressed people holding musical instruments. Next Avenue, can music help people with Alzheimer's

How Music and Laughter Can Tap Into the Emotions of People with Alzheimer's

Favorite songs, humor and storytelling help meaningful connections form
September 13, 2022
A doctor monitoring the heart of a patient with atrial fibrillation. Next Avenue, Atrial Fibrillation with a pacemaker

How to Manage Atrial Fibrillation When You Have a Pacemaker 

Pacemakers normalize your heart rate and can ease atrial fibrillation symptoms
August 16, 2022
A man filling out paperwork with a nurse in the doctor's office waiting room. Next Avenue, unnecessary doctor's appointments

Are All These Doctor Visits Necessary?

Deciding which medical procedures you can omit depends on your health and your goals
August 1, 2022
Two women gardening together. Next Avenue, tips caregiver self care

The Changing Role of the Caregiver

Combating loneliness and isolation are vital parts of the job; as a bonus, friendships form
July 19, 2022
A woman wearing a sunhat while wading in the ocean. Next Avenue, skin cancer prevention

The A, B, C, D and E of Skin Cancer Symptoms

It’s the most common form of cancer worldwide and when detected early, the survival rate is high
July 11, 2022
An older adult on the balcony looking sad. Next Avenue, How to deal with summer depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder

SAD in the Summertime

Not just a winter issue, Seasonal Affective Disorder can occur between May and September
July 6, 2022
An older woman taking off her high heel shoes. Next Avenue, bunion stages,

What Causes Bunions and How You Can Manage Them

A bump known as a bunion that forms on the outside of the big toe affects approximately one out of three people over the age of 65
June 29, 2022
A daughter sitting next to her dad who is in a hospital bed. Next Avenue, activities for older adults in isolation

Caregiving for a Parent: More Partnership Than Role Reversal

Caring for an aging parent requires adaptability, patience and self-care
June 8, 2022
A nurse visiting a senior at home. Next Avenue, Naturally Occurring Retirement Community, NORC

A NORC Can Make it Easier to Age in Place

Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities offer a wide range of workshops and activities that can help older adults stay in their homes
May 31, 2022
A little Chihuahua dog with perky ears. Next Avenue, what happens to pets when owners die

What Happens If Your Pet Outlives You?

Have a plan in place to ensure they wind up in a loving home
May 11, 2022
Actor Bruce Willis wearing a suit and tie. Next Avenue, aphasia

What is Aphasia?

Before we learned about Bruce Willis’ diagnosis, aphasia was not well understood
April 26, 2022
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