Stories by Next Avenue
Healthcare
Healthcare
The Overlooked Downsides of Aging in Place
Sooner or later, you will have to hire people to cook, clean and care for you as well as maintain, repair and remodel the house
Healthcare
Why You Might Want to Donate Your Brain to Science
Organ donor programs do not include brains, creating a tissue shortage that impedes research into Alzheimer's, Parkinson’s and concussions
News & Issues
Why We Are Glad We Started Social Security Benefits at 62
In making our decision, we ran all the numbers, including the most valuable number of all: time
News & Issues
Many Older Adults Think the Best Is Yet to Come
Age Wave founder Ken Dychtwald takes close looks at his life and his generation, and finds reasons to be encouraged
Eats & Drinks
Chef Lidia Bastianich: Beyond Food
With ‘Flavors That Define Us,' the PBS host wants to awaken a more compassionate understanding about America’s new immigrants
News & Issues
More People Opting for End of Life Alternatives
Ten states now permit Medical Aid in Dying (MAID). Why do patients request to end their lives early, and how do medical providers make sure they mean it?
People & Places
I’m a Solo Ager and I’ve Hired a Death Doula
Seeking support navigating the complexities of dying
People & Places
Time of Reflection: Soul Searching and Simplicity
Take a moment to ask yourself a few questions which can help define your values
Arts & Culture