Sure would be cool if you'd give Next Avenue's Instagram a follow: www.instagram.com/next_avenue/ @nextavenue.bsky.social

You must see this if you or a loved one have experienced breast cancer surgery 💛 @nextavenue.bsky.social By Allison Bannister www.facebook.com/share/p/19MM...

Rotary has a great exchange student program too. We've both hosted and sent a kid to France through the organization. www.nextavenue.org/not-my-fathe...

What the Heck Is Happening at Social Security? Amid the chaos at the Social Security Administration, dance the 3-step to get the assistance you need. @nextavenue.bsky.social www.nextavenue.org/what-the-hec...

"If you cut Medicaid, children will die." www.nextavenue.org/human-cost-o...

"Instant hit." Today's article pick from Damn History, a free monthly newsletter for readers/writers of #popularhistory. Congrats to writer @sebejer.bsky.social & @nextavenue.bsky.social! Read/subscribe to Damn History: damn-history-16d93f.beehiiv.com/subscribe www.nextavenue.org/norman-green...

What's your take on fragrance in hotels, airports, retail spaces while travelling -- do you love it or hate it? I explored the ever-growing trend in my latest for @nextavenue.bsky.social www.nextavenue.org/scents-and-s...

Learned the term "lalochezia" today and it's exquisite. www.nextavenue.org/grandma-like...

Are Social Security Benefits Safe for Older Adults with Student Debt? To protect recipients, the Administration should increase Social Security protection to 150% of the federal poverty line ($1, 956 per month), writes Abby Shafroth in @nextavenue.bsky.social www.nextavenue.org/are-social-s...

Fluoride isn't just for kids. Taking it out of drinking water may have ramifications for adults' dental health, too. Find out how in Liz's latest piece for @nextavenue.bsky.social. www.nextavenue.org/facts-about-...

"Instead of building bridges, we're building walls. We can do better." www.nextavenue.org/rick-steves-... (by @ricksteves.bsky.social for @nextavenue.bsky.social )

Wrote a little thing for @nextavenue.bsky.social today. www.nextavenue.org/pbs-caregivi...

Learn how college students are helping older generations leave a legacy. My latest for @nextavenue.bsky.social www.nextavenue.org/leaving-your... #retired #over50

My favorite story on @nextavenue.bsky.social today. www.nextavenue.org/raised-on-se...

From @nextavenue.bsky.social "Documentary Faces the Reality of Lewy Body Dementia" #GeroNurses #OlderPeople #Dementia #Care Documentary Faces the Reality of Lewy Body Dementia Documentary Faces the Reality of Lewy Body Dementia

The story of a life, well told by @marthasjones.bsky.social - A privilege to interview her about it, and learn more than I could know about lives on the color line. Thanks @nextavenue.bsky.social for featuring this work. www.nextavenue.org/baltimore-hi...

If you've ever wondered if your property is haunted, my latest story for @nextavenue.bsky.social gives you tips on researching property history. www.nextavenue.org/if-these-wal...

Being a stepmother has been hard, isolating and delightful. It’s a role that deserves a lot more recognition given rates of divorce and recoupling. My story www.nextavenue.org/a-stepmother... for @nextavenue.bsky.social

From @nextavenue.bsky.social "Documentary Faces the Reality of Lewy Body Dementia" #GeroNurses #OlderPeople #Dementia #Care

Not to be outdone, @nextavenue.bsky.social also had an interview with Richard Kind this week. www.nextavenue.org/lucky-man-ri...

"This is a really challenging time," says Abby Shafroth, director of NCLC's Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project. "Options keep shifting and, unfortunately, some of the standard options are currently off the table." 2/2 @nextavenue.bsky.social #ProtectBorrowers www.nextavenue.org/decades-of-s...

​Are you retired and thinking of getting a part-time job? Learn from these (un)retirees who love working at retailers, including Home Depot and Trader Joe's. Spoiler alert: It's not about the money. My latest for @nextavenue.bsky.social: www.nextavenue.org/unretired-wo... #retired #over50

Happy 13th birthday to Next Avenue! @nextavenue.bsky.social www.nextavenue.org

who else missing renting #movies from their local #video store? My #essay in @nextavenue.bsky.social #amwriting www.nextavenue.org/remembrance-...

Are you looking for your summer vacation read? @nextavenue.bsky.social recommends MATCHMAKING FOR PSYCHOPATHS

Excited to share my piece in @nextavenue.bsky.social went live today. Anyone else #goinggray? www.nextavenue.org/im-done-colo...

So proud of my team's work!

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I’m coming up on one of those big birthdays next month…but I’m a firm believer that age only matters if you’re a cheese, and it’s never too late to have a happy childhood. @nextavenue.bsky.social wanted to get my thoughts, and Sabrina Crews did a great job with the interview:

I wrote a piece about remembering what it was like to be young, but really it’s a love letter to most of you on this site: www.nextavenue.org/what-my-youn...

"I recognize in retrospect why the caregiver looks worse than the patient." @joesentme.bsky.social thought he was prepared to care for his wife after her op. Then she was released the same day. Good tips here from a recovering caregiver: bit.ly/3Gm4Wgv my piece for @nextavenue.bsky.social

From @nextavenue.bsky.social "We’re Not Too Old for This: A call for elder action, green edition" #GeroNurses #OlderPeople #ClimateCrisis #Ageing

All of us owe a debt of gratitude to Melissa Ludtke, who opened the doors for women in sports media. Read more about Melissa and her new book (with never before told details). @nextavenue.bsky.social @melissaludtke73.bsky.social substack.com/home/post/p-...

"It's never too late to have a happy childhood." Life advice from the always-illuminating @ricksteves.bsky.social:

"At its core, hoarding disorder is about avoidance. Avoidance of unpleasant, uncomfortable feelings like distress, anxiety, grief, loss and shame." My latest for @nextavenue.bsky.social : www.nextavenue.org/helping-some...

We’re thrilled to introduce part one of our 12-part collaborative series on debt with @marketplace.org:

Enjoyed discussing alcohol and aging for this @nextavenue.bsky.social article. www.nextavenue.org/older-adults...

#2 Botanical breaks are booming. But what’s behind our love of traveling to gardens? I traced the trend to ancient Egypt to find out for @nextavenue.bsky.social www.nextavenue.org/botanical-br...

Inspired by a chef who has a son with disabilities for my New York Times Overlooked piece about Lena Richard, I've researched, written, and reported a story about four women and how they navigate the kitchen. @nextavenue.bsky.social @cipd.bsky.social #kitchen #disabilities #independence #cooking

Life advice from the ‘Angel of Death’: My new profile of @nytimes.com obituaries editor Amy Padnani for @nextavenue.bsky.social www.nextavenue.org/life-advice-...

Got @derushaj.bsky.social to write a little something for us. It was fun to edit him again. www.nextavenue.org/celebrating-...

Articles are made better when you have good sources and I always appreciate people who take the time to speak with me. @nextavenue.bsky.social www.nextavenue.org/how-to-preve... #cdiff #infectiousdiseases #chronicillness

From @nextavenue.bsky.social "What We’ve Learned About Dementia’s Toll on Family Finances" #GeroNurses #OlderPeople #Dementia #Care

It's been 2 years since I was treated for anal cancer. It wasn't a hemorrhoid! My essay at @nextavenue.bsky.social shares symptoms and more. Today is anal awareness day. www.nextavenue.org/anal-cancer-...

My latest health science article for @nextavenue.bsky.social. If you regularly use cannabis and you’re over 50, give this a read. www.nextavenue.org/is-cannabis-...

This is a tough story with some solutions. Imagine having a parent or a partner not recognize you anymore. #Health @nextavenue.bsky.social www.nextavenue.org/how-to-care-...

My article was one of the 10 most-read stories of 2024 on @nextavenue.bsky.social!! www.nextavenue.org/declutter-yo...

The Art of Dying Well @nextavenue.bsky.social @mourningdovemed.bsky.social 💜 www.nextavenue.org/the-art-of-d...

Loved writing this piece for @nextavenue.bsky.social. Did you know women are woefully under-diagnosed with sleep apnea, which can lead to increased risk of dementia when left untreated? 😴 www.nextavenue.org/cpap-machine...

I'm excited to share my latest article for @nextavenue.bsky.social www.nextavenue.org/how-to-make-...