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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. 

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Stevie Van Zandt Looks for What's Next

The E Street Band member, 'Sopranos' star, activist and now author of 'Unrequited Infatuations,' what 'Little Stevie' isn't planning to do next is retire
October 21, 2021
A close up image of bonfre flames and sparks. Next Avenue, menopause, perimenopause, signs

What Fresh Hell Is This? Time to Educate Ourselves About Menopause

A Q&A with author Heather Corinna about why health care providers struggle to support patients going through perimenopause and menopause
October 21, 2021
A colorful silhouette of a person's head. Next Avenue, Everyday Vitality, change, stress

How to Retrain Your Brain

It's easy to go down a mental rabbit hole, but there is a way to change your mindset to live a happier, more productive life
September 28, 2021
A family caregiver helping her mother with paperwork. Next Avenue, honesty,dementia care, Alzheimer's, tell the truth

Is Honesty Really the Best Policy for a Loved One With Dementia?

Sometimes telling a "white lie" can actually be therapeutic when faced with an upsetting situation
September 23, 2021
A screenshot of an online peer to peer learning course. Next Avenue, adult education, peer learning

Kids Are Back in School and You Can Be, Too (Virtually)

The adult education programs of GetSetUp and OLLI let you learn and socialize
September 20, 2021
A man sitting alone looking out a train window. Next Avenue, diagnosis

Should You Reveal a Diagnosis?

Why some may choose to keep information private, and why friends should respect that decision
September 16, 2021
A family carpentry business at work. Small business, family business, in-laws, Next Avenue

How to Make Working With Your In-Laws Work for You

Advice on making the in-law relationship work for everyone
June 23, 2021
Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon in Thelma and Louise. Next Avenue

Geena Davis Talks About the Impact of 'Thelma & Louise'

It's been 30 years since 'Thelma & Louise' was released, and Geena Davis now campaigns for equal representation of women in media
May 28, 2021
One walker waiting in the hallway of an assisted living facility. Long-term care,Next Avenue

When One Partner Needs to Move for Long-Term Care and the Other Doesn't

He required more long-term care than she could provide. Moving him to an assisted living facility improved both their lives.
May 26, 2021
A large family smiling outside.

When One Sibling Has More Money Than Another

Best ways for adult siblings to avoid family rifts over finances
May 13, 2021
Illustration of a couple sitting down to a tough conversation. Hard conversations, Anna Sale, Next Avenue

Let's Talk About the Hard Things With Anna Sale

In her new book, the popular podcast host of 'Death, Sex & Money' offers guidance on approaching tough conversations
May 4, 2021
Older woman getting a mammogram, cancer, screening, Next Avenue

Getting Your Cancer Screenings Back on Track

Many patients postponed routine screenings due to the pandemic, but doctors advise against further delays
March 22, 2021
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