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Elderhood: A New Paradigm for the Third Stage of Life
Every now and then I’ll read a book that breaks new ground in my area of expertise, and I can hardly wait to tell folks about the new...
Katharine Esty
Jul 1, 20203 min read
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Communicating Across the Generational Divide During the Time of Coronavirus
Communication in the time of the coronavirus is fraught for all of us, but none more so than among aging parents in their 80’s and 90’s...
Katharine Esty
May 5, 20204 min read
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What Older People Really Need During The Coronavirus Pandemic—And What Lessons Can They Teach Us
Let's talk about how elders feel as we read the frightening coronavirus headlines. What do we really need or have to offer?
Katharine Esty
Mar 31, 20204 min read
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Good Reasons To Stop Dreading Old Age—And What To Look Forward To
Old age has a bad rap & I want to set the record straight. I asked people who came to my Facebook page what they dreaded most about old age.
Katharine Esty
Mar 15, 20204 min read
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New Love after Loss—A Valentine of Hope
I’m just back from a trip to Florida with my new love, Peter. We had a week of nice dinners and leisurely joys: looking at the ocean...
Katharine Esty
Feb 14, 20203 min read
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Difficult Conversations with Our Aging Parents: Why We Avoid Them, How to Start Them and 7 Tips
It's important to start having difficult conversations with our parents, and to use compassion and care. Here are some tips to try at home.
Katharine Esty
Jan 17, 20203 min read
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Five Gifts of Old Age
Old age isn't what people think it is - there are many gifts to look forward to, not to fear.
Katharine Esty
Dec 15, 20193 min read
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How Writing My Newest Book Changed Me.
I changed from the process of writing my book Eightysomethings. At 80, I was in a funk about growing old; I focused on what I couldn’t do.
Katharine Esty
Nov 20, 20192 min read
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