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July 16, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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You must see this if you or a loved one have experienced breast cancer surgery 💛
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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...
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
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July 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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...
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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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Amid the chaos at the Social Security Administration, dance the 3-step to get the assistance you need.
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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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July 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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...
Amid the chaos at the Social Security Administration, dance the 3-step to get the assistance you need.
@nextavenue.bsky.social
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"If you cut Medicaid, children will die." www.nextavenue.org/human-cost-o...
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.
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July 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
"If you cut Medicaid, children will die." www.nextavenue.org/human-cost-o...
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"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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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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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.
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July 1, 2025 at 12:43 PM
"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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Today's article pick from Damn History, a free monthly newsletter for readers/writers of #popularhistory. Congrats to
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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...
Scents and Sensibility
Travelers are sniffing more fragrances everywhere – from hotel lobbies to museums to retail spaces – but not everyone is a fan
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June 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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...
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Learned the term "lalochezia" today and it's exquisite. www.nextavenue.org/grandma-like...
Yes, Grandma Likes to Curse
I think of swearing as 'flamboyant self-expression.' How science and sentiment helped me tackle my tongue.
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June 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Learned the term "lalochezia" today and it's exquisite. www.nextavenue.org/grandma-like...
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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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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
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June 23, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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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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-...
Facts About Fluoride
Using fluoridated toothpaste and drinking fluoridated water are some of the best, low-cost approaches to preventing dental decay
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June 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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-...
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"Instead of building bridges, we're building walls. We can do better."
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Rick Steves’ Next Adventure: Turning 70
The beloved world traveler and Advocate for Aging gets real about getting older
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June 21, 2025 at 2:48 PM
"Instead of building bridges, we're building walls. We can do better."
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(by @ricksteves.bsky.social for @nextavenue.bsky.social )
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Wrote a little thing for @nextavenue.bsky.social today. www.nextavenue.org/pbs-caregivi...
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
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June 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Wrote a little thing for @nextavenue.bsky.social today. www.nextavenue.org/pbs-caregivi...
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Learn how college students are helping older generations leave a legacy.
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June 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Learn how college students are helping older generations leave a legacy.
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My favorite story on @nextavenue.bsky.social today. www.nextavenue.org/raised-on-se...
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
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June 9, 2025 at 2:40 PM
My favorite story on @nextavenue.bsky.social today. www.nextavenue.org/raised-on-se...
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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
Documentary Faces the Reality of Lewy Body Dementia
Documentary Faces the Reality of Lewy Body Dementia
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'
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June 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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
Documentary Faces the Reality of Lewy Body Dementia
Documentary Faces the Reality of Lewy Body Dementia
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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...
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May 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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...
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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...
If These Walls Could Talk . . .
Digging into the history of where you or an ancestor lived can unearth fascinating — and sometimes spooky — tales
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May 29, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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...
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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
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
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May 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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
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From @nextavenue.bsky.social "Documentary Faces the Reality of Lewy Body Dementia" #GeroNurses #OlderPeople #Dementia #Care
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'
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May 25, 2025 at 11:15 PM
From @nextavenue.bsky.social "Documentary Faces the Reality of Lewy Body Dementia" #GeroNurses #OlderPeople #Dementia #Care
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Not to be outdone, @nextavenue.bsky.social also had an interview with Richard Kind this week. www.nextavenue.org/lucky-man-ri...
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’
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May 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Not to be outdone, @nextavenue.bsky.social also had an interview with Richard Kind this week. www.nextavenue.org/lucky-man-ri...
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"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...
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
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May 19, 2025 at 8:57 PM
"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...
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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.
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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
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May 16, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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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#retired #over50
My latest for @nextavenue.bsky.social:
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#retired #over50
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Happy 13th birthday to Next Avenue! @nextavenue.bsky.social www.nextavenue.org
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.
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May 15, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Happy 13th birthday to Next Avenue! @nextavenue.bsky.social www.nextavenue.org
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who else missing renting #movies from their local #video store? My #essay in @nextavenue.bsky.social #amwriting www.nextavenue.org/remembrance-...
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
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May 13, 2025 at 10:31 PM
who else missing renting #movies from their local #video store? My #essay in @nextavenue.bsky.social #amwriting www.nextavenue.org/remembrance-...
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Are you looking for your summer vacation read? @nextavenue.bsky.social recommends MATCHMAKING FOR PSYCHOPATHS
Here's What You Should Read This Summer
Five independent booksellers give us their suggestions for summer reading, some based on past recommendations
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May 8, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Are you looking for your summer vacation read? @nextavenue.bsky.social recommends MATCHMAKING FOR PSYCHOPATHS