What do you call an accordion player with a pager? An optimist. The old joke aside, the funny thing about the accordion is that this offbeat musical instrument remains a beloved part of our lives. It appears at family gatherings, and adds a perky laye… Continue reading
The 2020 election is in full swing, and the presidential candidates are beginning to set their political stance on some key issues. At Next Avenue, we know that our readers are keenly interested in policies and government programs that affect older adu… Continue reading
(Editor’s note: This content is sponsored by Acts Retirement-Life Communities.) It’s a commonly held belief that independent living is only for people who need assistance or care on a daily basis. But if that were the case, “independent living” wouldn’… Continue reading
(Editor’s note: This content is provided by VSP Vision Care, a Next Avenue sponsor.) If you’re not ready to retire, you are not alone. More Americans at retirement age are finding themselves not ready for retirement for both financial and personal fulf… Continue reading
Being a celebrity has to be the best gig in the world, right? It comes with money, property, prestige, constant attention and a gang of admirers. But, as the recent news stories about the late legendary Marvel comic book creator Stan Lee and ‘60s psych… Continue reading
(Editor’s note: This content is provided by The John A. Hartford Foundation, a Next Avenue funder.) Are you safe at home? Many of us take the answer to that question for granted. After all, our home should be our refuge. It should be a place where we f… Continue reading
(Editor’s note: This content is sponsored by Acts Retirement-Life Communities.) Pets make wonderful companions no matter your age. The sheer presence of a pet in your life can not only bring joy but also improve your well-being in a number of different… Continue reading
A man accused of posing as a Realtor to steal jewelry from an open house has been arrested, according to police in Toronto, Canada. Continue reading
(This is an excerpt from Love, Loss and Moving On, a memoir by Lorie Kleiner Eckert, about life post-divorce, which she discovers includes both challenges and opportunities.) Going on this date is either a very romantic or an entirely insane thing to d… Continue reading
(Editor’s note: This content is provided by VSP Vision Care, a Next Avenue sponsor.) Planning for the next chapter of your life, especially if you’re considering retirement, brings about many questions: Will I be able to travel? Should I contribute mor… Continue reading