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.

Most Recent

Feel Like You Are on the Coronacoaster? You’re Not Alone

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Suggestions for how to manage the emotional ups and downs of the pandemic

AUGUST 17, 2020 | By Randi Mazzella

Living

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 | By Randi Mazzella

Living

Readers Ask: ‘When Can I Hug My Grandchildren Again?’

Answers to your top 10 pandemic questions

JUNE 30, 2020 | By Randi Mazzella

Living

How COVID-19 Is Impacting Food Insecurity

The ways food programs are adapting and how you can help

MAY 27, 2020 | By Randi Mazzella

Living

How the Pandemic Is Affecting the Sandwich Generation

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If you're caught between older parents and millennial kids, here are ways to cope

MARCH 27, 2020 | By Randi Mazzella

Health

Should You Keep Your Health Care Appointments During the COVID-19 Outbreak?

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Here's expert advice to help you decide

MARCH 20, 2020 | By Randi Mazzella

Living

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 | By Randi Mazzella

Living

‘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 | By Randi Mazzella

Living

Mad About Paul Reiser

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

NOVEMBER 20, 2019 | By Randi Mazzella

Caregiving

A Dozen Lessons From My Father’s Terminal Illness

Finding the right help and setting priorities really matter

NOVEMBER 6, 2019 | By Randi Mazzella

Work & Purpose

What’s on TV? New Shows About Second Acts

Will you watch 'Carol's Second Act,' 'Perfect Harmony' or 'The Unicorn?'

OCTOBER 3, 2019 | By Randi Mazzella

Money & Policy

When One Adult Child Needs More Financial Help Than Another

Advice for parents who want to be kind without splitting the family

AUGUST 20, 2019 | By Randi Mazzella

Living

Delivering Healthy Options to Food Deserts

Programs help older adults overcome cost and mobility challenges

AUGUST 1, 2019 | By Randi Mazzella

Money & Policy

Why Smart People Don’t Spot Financial Infidelity in Their Relationships

5 tips from experts and 2 red flags to watch for

JULY 17, 2019 | By Randi Mazzella

Money & Policy

What to Teach Your Adult Child About Money

How to offer your son or daughter lessons in Personal Finances 101

JUNE 18, 2019 | By Randi Mazzella

Living

A Daunting Task: Cleaning Out a Late Loved One’s Home

Navigating the emotional process of deciding what to keep and what to let go

JUNE 3, 2019 | By Randi Mazzella

Caregiving

Can A Caregiver Be Too Devoted?

How to know when caregiving crosses the line to self-neglect

APRIL 5, 2019 | By Randi Mazzella

Living

When You Don’t Like Your Parent’s New Significant Other

How to work through complicated feelings and maintain good relationships

MARCH 13, 2019 | By Randi Mazzella

Living

Magical Memories of Broadway with Mom

Her love for seeing shows in New York has passed through the generations

DECEMBER 10, 2018 | By Randi Mazzella

Living

Play Games for Better Health

How this pastime can offer physical, social and emotional benefits

NOVEMBER 12, 2018 | By Randi Mazzella

Living

Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s #MeToo Moment

The late Supreme Court Justice on the importance of breaking the silence

Special Report

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In Good Company

We all feel lonely at times. But it doesn't have to be that way.

Special Report

Strengthening Rural Health Care for Older Adults

This special report includes storytelling, news and information about health care for older adults in rural areas

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