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Next Avenue instagram feed including celeb stories and "Sesame Street" characters

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 💛
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Not My Father's Rotary — Or Is It? With its focus on health care, the environment and education, Rotary International is more than the older businessmen’s club I always thought it was

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

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.
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The Human Cost of Medicaid Cuts More than 4 million family caregivers rely on Medicaid for health care. With new cuts to the program, families face unthinkable choices.

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

Norman Greenbaum's 'Spirit in the Sky' Continues to Enchant Audiences Singer-songwriter Norman Greenbaum talks to Next Avenue about his 1969 hit song and a new vinyl reissue. Read the interview here.

"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!

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Scents and Sensibility Travelers are sniffing more fragrances everywhere – from hotel lobbies to museums to retail spaces – but not everyone is a fan

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...

Yes, Grandma Likes to Curse I think of swearing as 'flamboyant self-expression.' How science and sentiment helped me tackle my tongue.

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

Are Social Security Benefits Safe for Older Adults Struggling with Student Debt? The Administration’s plans to collect student loan debt have collided with concerns about reducing Social Security benefits and pushing older adults into poverty

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
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Facts About Fluoride Using fluoridated toothpaste and drinking fluoridated water are some of the best, low-cost approaches to preventing dental decay

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-...

Rick Steves’ Next Adventure: Turning 70 The beloved world traveler and Advocate for Aging gets real about getting older

"Instead of building bridges, we're building walls. We can do better."
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PBS 'Caregiving' Documentary Examines National Care Crisis Bradley Cooper's own caregiving experience with his father inspired his role as executive producer of new PBS documentary

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
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I Was Raised on 'Sesame Street.' It Shaped the Person I Am Today. With its 56th season debut on Netflix, this beloved children's program will continue to teach a new generation important life lessons

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

Documentary Faces the Reality of Lewy Body Dementia Three couples navigate the profound challenges of dementia — sharing strength, love and courage — in 'Facing the Wind'

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 These Walls Could Talk . . . Digging into the history of where you or an ancestor lived can unearth fascinating — and sometimes spooky — tales

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...

A Stepmother's Perspective I’ve never tried to be a mother to my teenage stepson and we’ve had challenges, but I’m proud of how far we’ve come

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

Documentary Faces the Reality of Lewy Body Dementia Three couples navigate the profound challenges of dementia — sharing strength, love and courage — in 'Facing the Wind'

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

Lucky Man Richard Kind ‘Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney' and 'Only Murders in the Building' are just some places where Richard Kind can be found ‘playing in the sandbox’

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

Dealing with Decades of Debt How people in their 70s find themselves still having to pay down student loans or risk losing most of their Social Security benefits

"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...

Unretired? Your Favorite Store Needs You Retailers rely more on retirees as young people switch to less-structured jobs, like delivering food and walking dogs

​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:
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News and Information for People Over 50 | Next Avenue Find news, advice, information, conversations and stories curated for people over 50 on Next Avenue. We are the only national public media journalism service for baby boomers and seniors.

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

Remembrance of Video Stores Past Streaming services may bring the world to your doorstep, but they don’t bring friends and family to your couch

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

Here's What You Should Read This Summer Five independent booksellers give us their suggestions for summer reading, some based on past recommendations

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

I'm Done Coloring My Hair My family opposes my decision, but I am ready to wear my gray hair with pride

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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Rick Steves’ Next Adventure: Turning 70 The beloved world traveler and Advocate for Aging gets real about getting older

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:

What My Younger Self Told My Older Self I vowed: 'Remember when you're old not to treat young people like I'm treated now' and I (mostly) stick to that

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...