COVID-19 and the Future of Aging: A Public Health Forecast
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by Richard Eisenberg
3y ago
This article is the fourth in a weekly joint series on COVID-19 and the Future of Aging from the Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging and Next Avenue. The articles are Q and As with thought leaders in fields ranging from health care to retirement planning to work to intergenerational relationships.) Milken Institute… The post COVID-19 and the Future of Aging: A Public Health Forecast appeared first on Next Avenue ..read more
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Create a Sketchbook of Memories
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by Julie Pfitzinger
3y ago
When Debra McGinniss, an art instructor at The Lodge at Woodloch in Hawley, Pa., received an artist’s sketchbook from her boss as a gift in 2019, she wasn’t quite sure what she would do with it. “I decided to bring it to Thailand with me where I was going for my son’s wedding,” she recalls.… The post Create a Sketchbook of Memories appeared first on Next Avenue ..read more
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What It Takes to Make Yourself ‘Forever Employable’
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by Richard Eisenberg
3y ago
Jeff Gothelf, a Barcelona-based (by way of New Jersey), 47-year-old business consultant, author and public speaker, believes we can make ourselves “forever employable” if we follow his advice. He’s written how to do it in “Forever Employable,” his new book. Frankly, I was skeptical about the title. Forever? Really? Even for people 50+ who routinely… The post What It Takes to Make Yourself ‘Forever Employable’ appeared first on Next Avenue ..read more
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2020 Challenges Lead to Changes at Art Museums
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by Julie Pfitzinger
3y ago
Fear and courage. Rage and hope. Loneliness and connectivity. Most of us have experienced these conflicting emotional states this year and now some art museums across the country are developing or expanding relevant exhibits and programs that reflect how 2020 has affected all of us. On the West Coast, “Close to Home: Creativity in Crisis,”… The post 2020 Challenges Lead to Changes at Art Museums appeared first on Next Avenue ..read more
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Finding My Identity After Losing My Job at 60
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by Richard Eisenberg
3y ago
I turned 60 last year, and within months learned that the job I’d hoped would be my last before retirement was being cut. I was angry, afraid, sad, anxious and felt betrayed. My confidence was punctured. But I felt relief too, and an elated sense of freedom and lightness. Maybe it would be okay. Was… The post Finding My Identity After Losing My Job at 60 appeared first on Next Avenue ..read more
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PBS ‘American Portrait:’ How the Pandemic Is Affecting 3 Generations
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by Julie Pfitzinger
3y ago
“We’re all in this together.” So goes the constant refrain about life in the coronavirus era, when we face a multitude of changes and essential restrictions. But the experience of the pandemic varies widely. Tonight (October 26) at 9:30 ET/8:30 CT, PBS will air the third chapter in “American Portrait” produced since the arrival of… The post PBS ‘American Portrait:’ How the Pandemic Is Affecting 3 Generations appeared first on Next Avenue ..read more
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Why Science Labs Love Older Scientists
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by Richard Eisenberg
3y ago
It’s been quite a year for Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. His leadership through the pandemic has made Fauci perhaps the nation’s most trusted voice on COVID-19. Time magazine included him on its list of 100 Most Influential People in 2020 and the National Academy of Sciences recently… The post Why Science Labs Love Older Scientists appeared first on Next Avenue ..read more
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Teletherapy On the Rise: Tips to Make the Most of It
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by Laura McCallum
3y ago
As the global COVID-19 pandemic continues, talking to your therapist over the internet may be here to stay. Where you may have once traveled to a therapist’s office and sat face-to-face for an hour, you can now boot up your computer and log onto a secure, encrypted video platform like Zoom or Skype to chat… The post Teletherapy On the Rise: Tips to Make the Most of It appeared first on Next Avenue ..read more
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Fighting Back Against Advanced Lung Cancer During COVID-19
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by Kristi McKinney
3y ago
(Editor’s Note: Although our current pandemic causes concern for us all, we must not forget that lung cancer diagnoses have not stopped and affect many. This content is provided by Merck in collaboration with GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer, sponsors of Next Avenue.) Receiving an advanced lung cancer diagnosis – especially during a global pandemic… The post Fighting Back Against Advanced Lung Cancer During COVID-19 appeared first on Next Avenue ..read more
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Living with Thyroid Eye Disease
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by Kristi McKinney
3y ago
(Editor’s note: This content is sponsored by Horizon Therapeutics.) Christine was a classic outdoorsy, active Californian. She would swim a mile a day and biked to wherever she needed to be. She was also a thriving photographer and website designer, which demanded a keen eye for detail. In the midst of her healthy and productive lifestyle,… The post Living with Thyroid Eye Disease appeared first on Next Avenue ..read more
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