Amy Nelson

Minnesota

Health and Caregiving Editor at Next Avenue

Health and caregiving editor @next_avenue; travel editor @mnmomag. Ask me about my interview with Prince or my next adventure. @SATW member, @Packers season tix

Articles

'Caregiving' Documentary Examines National Care Crisis

1 week ago | nextavenue.org | Amy Nelson

"My dad was someone who I idolized," actor Bradley Cooper explains in the opening frames of his new PBS documentary, "Caregiving." "I used to dress up like him when I was a kid … To go from that to giving him a bath is quite a traumatic thing." A trauma for him and a crisis for the rest of the nation, Cooper's role-reversal with his father may be familiar to many — helping care for the person who helped raise them — but the commitment and responsibility as a caregiver came as a surprise to...
Makhanas & Millennials: The Rise of Smart Snacking Trends

1 month ago | writeupcafe.com | Amy Nelson

There’s a quiet revolution underway in the world of snacking — and it’s being driven by one of the most wellness-conscious, digitally active generations yet. Millennials are choosing smarter, cleaner alternatives to processed junk, turning snacks into fuel for body and mind. At the center of this movement is makhana, a traditional superfood now reinvented for modern lifestyles.
Dan Stewart: Advocate for LGBTQ+ Aging Adults

2 months ago | nextavenue.org | Amy Nelson

Two principles in Dan Stewart's Indigenous heritage help guide his advocacy work: The first is known as the Two-Spirit tradition, which holds that diversity in sexual orientation and gender identity is sacred; the second is called the , a concept that decisions made today must consider their impact on the next seven generations to come.
Reuben Ng: Researcher on Portrayals of Older Adults in Culture

2 months ago | nextavenue.org | Amy Nelson

Glammas, fitness junkies and flirts — TikTok is surprisingly full of older adults who are combating stereotypes about aging, and researcher Reuben Ng is studying them as part of his groundbreaking work in culture and aging.
Winter Fun in Duluth

Dec 3, 2024 | minnesotamonthly.com | Amy Nelson

Duluth in December? Yes, please. While some visitors may worry the port city along Lake Superior is too cold or dreary in the winter months, we say the area is at its prime during this time. The town of nearly 90,000 hardy residents offers a variety of activities to enjoy the winter weather and embrace the dipping temperatures. In fact, CNN Travel ranked Duluth as one of this year.
Northfield’s Unique Charm

Oct 17, 2024 | minnesotamonthly.com | Amy Nelson

“Cows, colleges, and contentment” reads the scroll at the bottom of the colorful mural in Northfield’s historic post office building. We stepped into the distinctive building set along the Cannon River to check out its architecture, only to admire the mural that covers an entire wall above rows of glass-fronted post office boxes.
Seeing Monterey County: Sea Lions and So Much More

Oct 14, 2024 | minnesotamonthly.com | Amy Nelson

I wanted to go to Monterey County in California to see the sea lions and adorable otters—but ended up seeing so much more. Famous for its Monterey Bay Aquarium and Pebble Beach resort and golf course, this region along the Pacific Ocean offers a diverse array of entertainment, shopping, and dining options along with sensational recreational activities. My bestie and I enjoyed a girls’ trip to the area earlier this year as part of an invitation from the See Monterey tourism organization.
Dish: Starling Shines Bright

Aug 28, 2024 | minnesotamonthly.com | Amy Nelson

“Edina’s not really a suburb,” my friend says as we slide into our velvet-upholstered seafoam green booth at the new Starling restaurant. Next to the Edina Country Club and near the popular 50th & France intersection, it’s the first suburban location for Jester Concepts, which also owns the decidedly upscale P.S. Steak, Borough, Butcher & the Boar, and Parlour properties.
Destination: Door County

Aug 27, 2024 | minnesotamonthly.com | Amy Nelson

Taylor Swift’s song “august” is the perfect soundtrack for an end-of-summer getaway. With the lyrics “I can see us lost in the memory; August slipped away into a moment in time,” we are reminded to embrace these final few weeks of warm weather and longer days before sweater weather sets in. We suggest a road trip to the Door County region in Wisconsin for some lasting memories.
Delta Debacle: Tech Meltdown Could Cost Airline $500 Million

Jul 31, 2024 | minnesotamonthly.com | Amy Nelson

A tech meltdown earlier this month that impacted banks, health care facilities, emergency services, and other industries also hit airlines hard across the globe. A malfunction of cyber security firm CrowdStrike led to thousands of canceled and delayed flights on July 19 that made international headlines.