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  • Love Will Keep Us Together: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

    Love Will Keep Us Together: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
    2026/03/13
    Thousands of grandparents are raising their grandchildren in a full-time parenting role, even though we do not often think of them as “caregivers.” Many who expected a slower pace of life in their later years now find themselves stepping back into parenting because of a variety of family circumstances.

    Our guest, Cynthia Green of the Edgewood Kinship Program, explains why this is happening and how these grandparents are navigating the challenges and rewards of raising grandchildren today.


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    23 分
  • Your Money is Calling

    Your Money is Calling
    2026/02/27
    If the words “estate planning” intimidate or bore you, you’re not alone. But estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy or the elderly. It’s something everyone needs, at any age. Even if you feel like you don’t have enough assets to justify a plan, putting one in place ensures your wishes are honored and your voice is heard when it matters most.

    Estate planning attorney Howard Rosen breaks it down in plain, practical language and explains why there’s no better time than now to get started.


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    NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at (415) 888-2868
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    21 分
  • Love After Loss

    Love After Loss
    2026/02/13
    Society sends mixed messages to older adults who have lost a spouse or partner. When is the right time to seek companionship again? What will your children think? When is too soon?

    Our guest, Robyn Blum, runs workshops on grief and bereavement, and sees people who are conflicted when it comes to re-entering social life after a loss. Her advice applies to people of all ages who have lost a loved one.



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    NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at (415) 888-2868
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    28 分
  • Generations Come Together

    Generations Come Together
    2026/01/30
    We’re living in the most age-segregated society in history — and missing out on the complementary skills and talents people of all ages can bring to the table.

    Our guest today, Janet Oh, is the Senior Director of Innovation and programs at CoGenerate, where older and younger people join forces to solve problems, and co-create the future.




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    NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at (415) 888-2868
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    24 分
  • Is Aging a Burden?

    Is Aging a Burden?
    2026/01/16
    We often hear aging parents say, “I don’t want to be a burden.”

    What’s really behind that statement? Is it fear of losing independence, or discomfort with shifting roles between parents and adult children?

    Our guests unpack where this feeling comes from and share practical ways to support loved ones who may resist accepting help.


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    NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at (415) 888-2868
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    24 分
  • Visits to Visas: How to Successfully Move Abroad

    Visits to Visas: How to Successfully Move Abroad
    2026/01/02
    Many people dream of moving to a different country, either for something new, a lower cost of living, politics, or because they just want to live somewhere else.

    Our guest today, Jen Barnett of Expatsi, helps people through the adjustment period, bureaucracy, paperwork, language barriers, safety concerns and healthcare access.


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    NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at (415) 888-2868
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    29 分
  • Upset With Current Politics? Do Something!

    Upset With Current Politics? Do Something!
    2025/12/19
    Experts tell us that political conflict influences our mental and emotional health, often making us feel powerless and depressed. We have all lived through political changes before, but it has never seemed as angry or divisive as it does today.

    Our guest, therapist Nancy Hollander, studied protestors in Argentina during the 1970's and found that action beats denial every time.


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    NEXT Village SF is a neighborhood nonprofit providing services and support that empowers members to live independently. Contact them at (415) 888-2868
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    19 分
  • Deconstructing Caregiving

    Deconstructing Caregiving
    2025/12/05
    Many adults suddenly find themselves in an unexpected role as they age...that of caregiver to a family member. The job can be rewarding but also difficult, as one has to balance personal needs with caregiving. Today's guests have been there, and offer advice on this timely issue.



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    34 分