About eight years ago, Jeff Goldberg, a math teacher in Tucson, Ariz., was quizzing his class on some of the salient points of algebra. A student waved his hand in the air and said “Mister, you never taught us this.” “Yes, I did,” Goldberg answered, no… Continue reading
“I have no idea what’s awaiting me, or what will happen when this all ends. For the moment I know this: there are sick people and they need curing.” -Albert Camus, The Plague Dr. Bertie Bregman wrote his college thesis on Camus and The Plague, and now … Continue reading
Micheline Burger, a 72-year-old retired attorney who lives in Longmont, Colo., has put off many medical appointments due to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as her annual physical and dental exam and an important follow-up for an eye exam. “I’ve had a corne… Continue reading
Mary Mihaly had been dealing with knee pain for years but was able to manage it with ibuprofen or aspirin until last year. “Last October, I went to Australia and the knee pain ruined it,” says Mihaly, 69, a Cleveland-area writer and author. “I couldn’t… Continue reading
Susan Sealy Arquette, 64, a psychologist and clinic owner in Minneapolis, noticed the first signs of hearing loss in her mid-20s when she couldn’t hear a phone ringing. At the time, Sealy Arquette was told the loss was only for high-frequency sounds an… Continue reading
When you go to the pharmacy to pick up over-the-counter medications for yourself or someone you care for, it’s important to be aware that just because these products don’t require a prescription doesn’t mean they are safe for everyone. All medications,… Continue reading
(Across caregiving and community, business and intergenerational attitudes, the pandemic and how we respond to it could change us forever. Next Avenue turned to some of our Influencers in Aging, a diverse group of thought leaders, for their insights, c… Continue reading
(Editor’s note: This story is part of Still Here, Still Positive: A series on the first generation of Americans aging with HIV/AIDS, with support from The John A. Hartford Foundation.) Just as we gay and bisexual men measured our personal histories in … Continue reading
The numbers of Americans filing for unemployment benefits is staggering. Sadly, these people have not only lost jobs and income, but also their health insurance. If you’re among them, or will be soon, I’d like to offer my sincere condolences and advice… Continue reading
(Editor’s note: This “Ask the Expert” article is part of an editorial partnership between Next Avenue and The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR), a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to support and advance healthy aging through… Continue reading