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Two people having a heart-to-heart conversation. Next Avenue, final wishes

Making Your Final Wishes Known

A new workbook by a Minneapolis cardiologist offers guidance and reflective prompts to prepare for conversations with loved ones about end-of-life topics
May 17, 2024
Two men smiling together. Next Avenue, Steve Guttenberg

Steve Guttenberg's Caregiving Journey for His Dad on Dialysis

The funny actor gets serious and helpful talking about family caregiving and grief
May 14, 2024
Two women waving to the camera from inside an RV. Next Avenue, Wine, Women and Dementia, caregivers

Traveling Across America to Thank Fellow Caregivers

Filmmaker Kitty Norton made a documentary called 'Wine, Women and Dementia' about her RV trip across the country to meet caregiving kindred spirits
May 10, 2024
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An older man sitting on a bed in a nursing home. Next Avenue, elder abuse, assisted living

Elder Abuse Is Easy to Miss

Here is what to look for if you suspect a caregiver — whether a relative or a professional — is mistreating a loved one
May 6, 2024
Opinion
An older adult being helped by a assisted living worker. Next Avenue, elder care

The Coming Elder Care Crisis

The growing ranks of Americans aged 85 and older require a lot of care and caregivers; we don’t have enough of either
April 30, 2024
Opinion
A family caregiver helping her loved one while sitting outside. Next Avenue, caregivers

A Year of Progress: Recognizing America's Family Caregivers

While the fight for a comprehensive caregiving infrastructure continues, the past year has been marked by significant progress
April 26, 2024
Opinion
A geriatrician durng an appointment with an older adult. Next Avenue, shortage, geriatrics

It's a Terrific Time to Be a Geriatrician

Our expertise is needed now more than ever, and opportunities for innovation are abundant
April 25, 2024
Opinion
An older homeless person sitting outside a restaurant. Next Avenue

Homelessness After Age 50 Is Rising

Here is what we can do to prevent older adults from losing homes
April 19, 2024
A person working on nervous system regulation with breathing exercises. Next Avenue

The Missing Piece of Managing Caregiver Stress

Nervous System Regulation (NSR) through practices such as breathing exercises and gentle yoga can have an impact on the caregiver as well as on the one they care for
April 17, 2024
An hourly worker who is also a caregiver working the checkout line at a grocery store. Next Avenue, workplace caregiving benefits

Workplace Caregiving: One Size Does Not Fit All

New reports shed light on what family caregivers need from employers
April 5, 2024
An older person eating alone in a nursing home. Next Avenue, caregiving, complicated family dynamics

Caregiving and Complicated Family Dynamics

When responsibility, belief systems or second chances outweigh a reluctancy to provide support
March 26, 2024
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