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Randi Mazzella

Randi Mazzella is a freelance writer specializing in a wide range of topics from parenting to pop culture to life after 50. She is a mother of three and lives in New Jersey with her husband and teenage son.  Read more of her work on randimazzella.com. 

2020 Influencer in Aging Michael J. Fox

Michael J. Fox Still Looks to the Future

Living with Parkinson’s for more than 20 years, he calls himself an optimist and a realist
November 18, 2020
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2020 Election: How to Handle Family Political Conversations

Tips for managing challenging discussions during election season
October 21, 2020
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Should You Use Your Connections in Your Adult Child's Job Search?

What experts say about trying to be helpful in these tough times
October 20, 2020
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Feel Like You Are on the Coronacoaster? You're Not Alone

Suggestions for how to manage the emotional ups and downs of the pandemic
August 17, 2020
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The Ways the Pandemic Has Influenced Our Eating Habits

More cooking, more uncertainty, less exercise and less sleep have taken their toll
July 29, 2020
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Readers Ask: 'When Can I Hug My Grandchildren Again?'

Answers to your top 10 pandemic questions
June 30, 2020
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How COVID-19 Is Impacting Food Insecurity

The ways food programs are adapting and how you can help
May 27, 2020
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How the Pandemic Is Affecting the Sandwich Generation

If you're caught between older parents and millennial kids, here are ways to cope
March 27, 2020
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Should You Keep Your Health Care Appointments During the COVID-19 Outbreak?

Here's expert advice to help you decide
March 20, 2020
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What's the Difference Between a Grudge and a Toxic Relationship?

One can lead to the other if the rift becomes irreparable
March 12, 2020
Lonely Adults

'Tis the Season to Show Kindness to Lonely Adults

Ways to make the holidays less sad and isolating for older friends and neighbors
November 29, 2019
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Mad About Paul Reiser

As his hit sitcom reboots, the actor talks about growing older
November 20, 2019
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