Links to Next Avenue stories

Targeted at baby boomers, Next Avenue is affiliated with the nation’s Public Broadcasting System stations. I’m a regular freelancer for the national news and information website.

The dementia that is often misdiagnosed

How the Cottage Foods movement lets cooks earn in their own kitchens

Become a poll worker to help others cast their vote. I did!

Why your funeral director will likely be female

“Seasoned Romance” novels light a spark with midlife heroes, heroines–and readers

What I learned when I crashed my mother’s Red Hat group

The Last Picture Show: Hospice photography captures  final goodbyes, creates legacy for families

Culturally-specific care for Native American elders

When God is not invited to the funeral, celebrants fill the gap

Do you need to spell out your wishes for late life sex?

New tool to plan for the what if’s as you age

Class to master aging guides post-retirement transitions