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He thought he was prepared to be his wife’s caregiver - but was overwhelmed PBS Next Avenue, April 2025
One way to keep older men from being too isolated (just don’t call it a support group!) NPR News, April, 2025
Grandpas get together to help kids. Scientists say it helps the elders’ health, too NPR News, March 2025
Men die sooner than women. Is it time for a closer look at men’s health? NPR News, February 2025
How to fight ageism in the world around you NPR Shots blog, December 2024
Hamptons hospital offers preventive care in Spanish, and it makes a difference The World , December 2024
Refund runaround (how companies make money off your refund debit card) PBS Next Avenue, November 2024, republished in Forbes
These matchmakers connect teens and elders. The relationship benefits both sides NPR News, November, 2024
Health care at home is an emerging need The East Hampton Star, November 2024
Dropping the ‘senior’ in senior center The Christian Science Monitor, October 2024
Misdiagnosis is common in older adults. Specialized ERs can help NPR News, July 2024
Has the phrase ‘anti-aging’ aged out? PBS Next Avenue, July 2024, republished in The Minneapolis Star Tribune
Black men are a hidden segment of caregivers NPR News, June 2024
What it’s like to age in place in East Hampton The East Hampton Star, May 2024
Hit the road with a travel companion for hire PBS Next Avenue, May 2024
Ageism in healthcare is common, and can harm people NPR News, March 2024
The new story of old age in rural America The Christian Science Monitor, March 2024
New York City’s older Chinese population faces housing challenges The World, January 2024
How (not) to manage your mother PBS Next Avenue, January 2024
Private care managers keep older loved ones safe, but it’s not cheap NPR News, November 2023
Traveling with dementia PBS Next Avenue, October 2023
Call it ‘stealth mental health.’ Some care for elders helps more without the label NPR News, August 2023
Older gamers say the industry doesn’t design with them in mind Marketplace, July 2023
The camaraderie of Men’s Sheds, PBS Next Avenue, June 2023, republished by MarketWatch
Older adults are often left out of the move to digital Marketplace, June 2023 (winner of a Silurians Press Club award for best audio feature)
If retirement isn’t your thing just yet, what about college? Marketplace, March 2023
Service dogs offer help and friendship for people with Alzheimer’s PBS Next Avenue, July 2022, republished by MarketWatch
Living well with Alzheimer’s disease PBS Next Avenue, November 2021
How the Villages Network is emerging from the pandemic PBS Next Avenue, June 2021