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Katharine Esty
Feb 235 min read
Bridging the Generational Gap
As we age, maintaining connections with younger generations becomes increasingly important for our well-being and mutual understanding.
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Katharine Esty
Dec 22, 20244 min read
Unlocking Happiness in Your 70s and Beyond
Explore two attitudes that hamper our happiness: refusing to adapt to our changing circumstances and refusing the help that we need.
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Katharine Esty
Nov 24, 20245 min read
Aging Well in an Era of Uncertainty
Many of us feel dispirited in the face of uncertainty. This month I share four methods for calming yourself when you're feeling overwhelmed.
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Katharine Esty
Oct 27, 20244 min read
Hear, Hear! Living Better After 70
Discover how to live better after 70 by managing hearing loss. Learn from firsthand experiences & practical tips for improved communication.
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Katharine Esty
Jul 21, 20244 min read
I'm Sorry: Two Words that Help Our Relationships
Relationships go through good times and bad ones, so it’s important to care for them. Learning to apologize is a powerful tool for this.
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Katharine Esty
May 19, 20244 min read
Parenting Evolves as We Age
Strengthening our bonds and staying connected benefits our health and well-being. But how do we manage when the road gets bumpy with age?
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Katharine Esty
Feb 18, 20245 min read
Friends Matter More As We Age
We all know our family matters. But when we are in our 70s, 80s and 90s, what we are not so aware of is just how critical our friends are...
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Katharine Esty
Jan 17, 20246 min read
Transgender Today
Many of us struggle to understand the meaning of transgender & nonbinary. Here is my journey of increasing awareness & openness to learn.
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Katharine Esty
Nov 19, 20236 min read
Holiday Family Gatherings Are Stressful
Holiday family gatherings can be stressful, from role overload to missing loved ones. Learn how to navigate & find joy in these moments.
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Katharine Esty
Mar 19, 20235 min read
The Myth of Independence
Clinging to independence when you are suffering is dangerously risky behavior. Part of aging well is accepting the help you require.
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Katharine Esty
Feb 21, 20234 min read
Technology Triumphs and Terrors
We are one of the first generations who’ve had to deal with technology impacting most parts of our lives. It’s both enriching & enraging...
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Katharine Esty
Jan 18, 20236 min read
Older Men Talk About "Being a Man"
This month I interviewed some male readers to see how their ideas of masculinity has changed as they've aged, and it may surprise you.
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Katharine Esty
Dec 13, 20225 min read
4 Guidelines for Happier Holidays
There are good reasons why most elders enjoy celebrating the holidays more now than when they were younger. Today's blog has 4 to consider.
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Katharine Esty
Nov 20, 20224 min read
The Magic of Connection
Connections ground us and give us new ways of thinking. But many of us are unaware of the steps for creating fulfilling relationships.
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Katharine Esty
Sep 18, 20226 min read
Can We Quell Our Gen Z Grandchildren’s Fears About the Future?
Our grandchildren—our young people—need us like never before. That’s my takeaway after delving into the fears & hopes of my Gen Z grandkids.
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Katharine Esty
Apr 10, 20225 min read
Millennial Grandchildren: “Treading Water, Not Thriving”
I worry about my grandchildren & the world they are facing. It was eye-opening to interview them to talk about what was on their minds.
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Katharine Esty
Nov 7, 20215 min read
The Inside Scoop on Why Holidays Are Stressful for Older People, too!
In this month’s blog, I give some tips on how to handle 6 different situations to care for yourself & to create better harmony in the family
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Katharine Esty
Oct 10, 20215 min read
Sex After Seventy - Frankly Speaking
In this blog, I give some perspective on how sex and intimacy become more entwined to meet the physical and emotional needs of older folks.
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