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

Amid the chaos at the Social Security Administration, dance the 3-step to get the assistance you need

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

Singer-songwriter Norman Greenbaum talks to Next Avenue about his 1969 hit song and a new vinyl reissue. Read the interview here.

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

I think of swearing as 'flamboyant self-expression.' How science and sentiment helped me tackle my tongue.

The Administration’s plans to collect student loan debt have collided with concerns about reducing Social Security benefits and pushing older adults into poverty

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

The beloved world traveler and Advocate for Aging gets real about getting older

Bradley Cooper's own caregiving experience with his father inspired his role as executive producer of new PBS documentary

With its 56th season debut on Netflix, this beloved children's program will continue to teach a new generation important life lessons

Three couples navigate the profound challenges of dementia — sharing strength, love and courage — in 'Facing the Wind'

Digging into the history of where you or an ancestor lived can unearth fascinating — and sometimes spooky — tales

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

Three couples navigate the profound challenges of dementia — sharing strength, love and courage — in 'Facing the Wind'

‘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’

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

Retailers rely more on retirees as young people switch to less-structured jobs, like delivering food and walking dogs

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.

Streaming services may bring the world to your doorstep, but they don’t bring friends and family to your couch

Five independent booksellers give us their suggestions for summer reading, some based on past recommendations

My family opposes my decision, but I am ready to wear my gray hair with pride

The beloved world traveler and Advocate for Aging gets real about getting older

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

A same-day discharge for a knee replacement operation makes caregiving complicated

A call for elder action, green edition

Tales from Subterranea #32

The beloved world traveler and Advocate for Aging gets real about getting older

First instincts can be unhelpful, counterproductive and — sometimes — even harmful

Older adults are carrying unprecedented levels of high-interest-rate debt, often without significant savings

Some baby boomers are joining Gen Z in the ‘sober curious’ movement as more dangers of drinking come to light

Why garden tourism is blooming in 2025 and where you should visit

Lower cabinets, room for wheelchairs and adaptive appliances help create more independent living

Editor Amy Padnani of the New York Times on the art of the obituary

Like most men, I blissfully avoided the doctor as I aged. But when I turned 50, I decided to get some aches and pains checked out.

The aggressive bacterial infection Clostridioides difficile kills about 30,000 Americans annually

How a late or missed diagnosis can balloon costs for people with Alzheimer’s and their loved ones

Early detection is key for this cancer that's primarily caused by the HPV virus

Medical and recreational marijuana are safer than alcohol and opioids — but still pose many risks

Ambiguous loss is 'an ongoing process of losing someone gradually while they're still here

Tips for turning what may seem to be an onerous chore into a fun opportunity for loved ones to share their life stories

Experts say it starts with accepting truths such as 'what would be left undone if I were to die suddenly today? What business do I need to complete or turn over to others?'

Why women may avoid sleep apnea treatment — especially CPAP machines — despite overwhelming benefits

Multifunctional furniture, zones and mirrors are just a few ways to give your home a more spacious feel