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Sheryl Stillman

Sheryl Stillman is a writer, professional coach, and change-management consultant focusing on helping older adults live their best lives. Learn more at Sherylonline.com.

When Your Adult Child Learns They Are Neurodivergent

It can be either a surprise or validation to discover your adult child is neurodivergent; here are ways to support them moving forward
August 29, 2023
A woman sleeping with a CPAP machine. Next Avenue

CPAP Therapy Benefits for Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea often goes undiagnosed, ignored and untreated. Here are some benefits of waking up to CPAP therapy.
July 6, 2023
A woman talking to her doctor about strengthening her pelvic floor. Next Avenue

How to Improve Your Pelvic Health

Try these simple strategies to strengthen and improve this critical body structure
April 11, 2023
Two adults holding hands and supporting each other. Next Avenue, dementia, communication

Strategies for Communication When Facing Alzheimer's Or Other Dementias

Practicing kind communication is essential to maintaining a person's integrity, reducing stress levels and promoting general well-being
November 29, 2022
Coffee beans coming out of a coffee bean roaster. Next Avenue, benefits of coffee, coffee vitamins

The Perks of Coffee: The Breakdown of Health Benefits and Preparation

Coffee can stave off various illnesses and diseases; here are 6 ways to get the most from your roast
October 19, 2022
An older woman hanging up after a phone call. Next Avenue, diagnosed with Alzheimer's now what

Alone with Alzheimer's

Here are resources and suggestions to help navigate a dementia diagnosis, including help for those who live independently
September 16, 2022
An older couple smiling outside. Next Avenue, true stories early onset Alzheimer's

The Younger Faces of Alzheimer's and Other Dementias

Conversations with people diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's reveal how they are coping and moving on with their daily lives
June 8, 2022
Two older men in a greenhouse, showing off the flowers. Next Avenue, benefits of flowers, mind and body

The Blooming Effects of Flowers on Mind and Body

Flowers offer a mental health boost, whether you're creatively arranging them or just enjoying their beauty
April 5, 2022
An illustration of an older adult balancing on a bosu ball. Next Avenue, prevent injury, aging

How to Protect Your Body From Injury From Head to Toe

What you can do to stay healthy and hopefully, injury-free from your shoulder to your ankle
February 7, 2022
An illustration of an older adult stretching and rolling out their muscles. Next Avenue, prevent injuries, stretching, aging

6 Tips to Prevent the Risk of Injuring Your Body As You Age

Millions of people go to the hospital each year for musculoskeletal injuries, so how can you lower your risk of getting hurt?
February 7, 2022
An illustration of an older adult getting a massage. Next Avenue, aging, sore muscles, joints

Self-Care Tips for Managing Joint Aches and Pain

From top to bottom, here are strategies from experts and Next Avenue readers to reduce discomfort
February 7, 2022
An illustration of doctor's notes, Xrays, and medications. Next Avenue, planning orthopedic surgery

Tips for Planning Orthopedic Surgery

If your doctor is recommending orthopedic surgery, here's what Next Avenue readers suggest to plan ahead and improve your post-op recovery
February 7, 2022
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