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An Automated External Defibrillator/AED on a wall. Next Avenue

Don't Be Afraid To Use an AED

When someone suddenly collapses due to cardiac arrest, a bystander's response of prompt CPR and rapid defibrillation with an AED is their best chance for survival
By Andrea Wickstrom
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August 4, 2023
Two people standing on top of a float in a parade. Next Avenue, rainbow seniors, LGBTQIA older adults

'Rainbow Seniors' Programs Offer Connection and Resources for Older LGBTQ People

Across the U.S., groups for LGBTQ older adults are tackling issues, forging chosen families and changing the lives of people who often feel invisible
By Kate Antoniades
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February 6, 2024
A couple sitting together on a couch. Next Avenue, LGBTQIA, equality index

The Long-Term Care Equality Index: Here's What You Need To Know

The index will be a resource for LGBTQ+ older adults and caregivers
By Nora Macaluso
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February 17, 2023
Headshot of Frank Bruni. Next Avenue, The Age of Grievance

Frank Bruni Reflects on the Deepness of Our Political Divisions

In his new book, 'The Age of Grievance,' the New York Times columnist considers the combativeness of our political discourse while offering hopeful solutions
By Bonnie Miller Rubin
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June 27, 2024
Two people attending a doctor's appointment together. Next Avenue LGBTQ caregivers, elders

LGBTQ Caregivers: Challenges, Joys and Realities

Caring for a partner or someone in your family of choice can bring fulfillment, but also feelings of isolation. Here are stories from people with lived experience.
By Andrea Atkins
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September 1, 2023
A group volunteering at the food bank. Next Avenue, new years resolutions, charity

Best New Year's Resolutions

Forget pledges to diet and exercise. Committing to help people less fortunate than you can be better for everyone.
By Marie Sherlock
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January 5, 2023
A person putting pills in their hand from a bottle. Next Avenue, accidental drug overdose

Finding Solutions to the Drug Overdose Problem

From approved access to antidotes to expanded use of test strips, here are 8 steps that could help prevent overdoses in older adults
By JoBeth McDaniel
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April 19, 2024
The Golden Girls. Next Avenue, The Golden Girls Kitchen pop up

Lunch with The Golden Girls

Thanks to pop-up cafés around the country, you can be immersed in the world of Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia — if only for a slice of cheesecake
By Randi Mazzella
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May 3, 2023
A man smiling and wearing a bow tie. Next Avenue, influencers in aging 2022

Rajean Moone: Protecting the Aging LGBTQ Population

Rajean Moone says the health care community needs to be better equipped to offer sensitive physical and mental health services to older LGBTQ people
By Julie Pfitzinger
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December 6, 2022
A woman painting the walls of her new house. Next Avenue, Buying a house in midlife, 50+

Buying My First House at 63

Crazy rent increases across the country finally persuaded me to do something I had never before considered: own a home
By Christina Leimer
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August 23, 2022
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