Suzanne Gerber

Suzanne Gerber, former Living & Learning editor for Next Avenue, writes about inspirational topics including health, food, travel, relationships and spirituality.

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Are Your Pain and Fatigue Caused by Allergies?

Diet is the key to getting rid of them, Dr. Leo Galland says in a new public TV show

JUNE 8, 2016 | By Suzanne Gerber

Living

Making Art Has a Profound Effect on Vulnerable Older Adults

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When 'social inclusion' includes art, everyone in the community benefits

JUNE 2, 2016 | By Suzanne Gerber

Health

Kick Off Summer With a Memorial Day Feast

Use these creative recipes to celebrate the unofficial beginning of summer

MAY 28, 2016 | By Suzanne Gerber

Living

Why Building Arts-Based Communities Is So Important

Jamie Bennett, Lyz Crane and Carol Coletta at the 30th Street Porch.

Jamie Bennett, from ArtPlace America, makes a strong case

MAY 11, 2016 | By Suzanne Gerber

Health

The Amazing Technology That Could Change How We Age

Experts say it will make life happier, healthier and easier for older adults and caregivers

MAY 10, 2016 | By Suzanne Gerber

Living

Last-Minute Holiday Gifts: 4 Rock Star Memoirs

Great stocking stuffers by Neil Young, Carly Simon, Patti Smith and Tom Jones

DECEMBER 22, 2015 | By Suzanne Gerber

Living

Becoming a Ballerina at 55

Lauren Kessler dancing 'The Nutcracker' on stage

The 'Raising the Barre' author on why it's never too late to pursue a dream

DECEMBER 8, 2015 | By Suzanne Gerber

Health

Trouble in Your Marriage? Try Mediation

How to repair your relationship with this therapy alternative

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015 | By Suzanne Gerber

Health

Erica Jong and Her ‘Fear of Dying’ Deserve Respect

The 'Fear of Flying' author is back, once again striking a societal nerve

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 | By Suzanne Gerber

Living

Behind Wayne Dyer’s Extraordinary Career

A chat with the late motivational leader reveals intimate life moments

AUGUST 31, 2015 | By Suzanne Gerber

Living

Why I Say Yes to Seder

At Passover, Jews celebrate more than freedom, food and family

MARCH 27, 2015 | By Suzanne Gerber

Health

Why Glorious Women Never Age

Dr. Christiane Northrup returns to the PBS stage

Dr. Christiane Northrup's new PBS show teaches growing older gracefully

FEBRUARY 24, 2015 | By Suzanne Gerber

Living

Love Lessons From the Wisest Americans

Candid and surprising research with 700 elders unearths great advice

JANUARY 6, 2015 | By Suzanne Gerber

Health

Why Letting Go Is the Path to Happiness

'The Ecstasy of Surrender' author says it's an anti-aging secret, too

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 | By Suzanne Gerber

Living

Rather Die Than Move? 8 Reasons to Reconsider

Moving may be stressful, but it also has surprising rewards

JANUARY 15, 2014 | By Suzanne Gerber

Living

Welcome to Age 50: Top Relationship Tips

What boomers celebrating a big birthday in 2014 can still learn about love and commitment

DECEMBER 23, 2013 | By Suzanne Gerber

Money & Policy

How to Save Enough to Fulfill Your Travel Dreams

Couple on vacation sitting on edge of boat

Travel is a top goal in retirement, yet most boomers haven't mapped out a plan to pay for it

DECEMBER 18, 2013 | By Suzanne Gerber

Living

Single Parents: How to Deal With Boomerang Kids

Woman drinking coffee in kitchen talking to daughter

These five tips can help you survive the unique challenges — and appreciate the rewards

DECEMBER 11, 2013 | By Suzanne Gerber

Living

Are You More of a Boomer or a Millennial?

Boomer and Millennial at their computers

A quiz can help you find out — but the questions might be more revealing than your answers

DECEMBER 4, 2013 | By Suzanne Gerber

Health

10 Tips for Managing Your Holiday Stress

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If your ho-ho-ho is more like oh-no!, follow the advice of these experts

NOVEMBER 27, 2013 | By Suzanne Gerber

Jonas Chaves, who died after contracting COVID-19 in a nursing home

Caregiving

A COVID-19 Nursing Home Death: My Uncle Jonas

His passing is emblematic of the COVID-19 tragedies in long-term care

Special Report

Four long-term survivors of HIV: Joseph Gaxiola, Stephanie Stuart, Sharon Bosley and Robert Toth

Still Here, Still Positive

A series on America's first generation aging with HIV/AIDS

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In Good Company

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