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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
Aug 25, 20245 min read
What's Too Old?
Let's explore the question of "what's too old" and alternative ways we could structure work, learning, and leisure at different ages.
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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
Oct 22, 20236 min read
Women’s Rights Benefit Us All
I’ve been watching the attack on women’s rights with growing alarm—we should all be worried. Action can help our feelings of powerlessness.
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Katharine Esty
May 28, 20235 min read
Age Is in the Spotlight– What Is Old? Too Old?
Lets celebrate some of the highly visible older people creating the possibility of a totally new old age for many today.
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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
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
Aug 14, 20225 min read
How to Thrive in Scary Times
I don’t deny it’s scary times. What with climate change, inflation, civil unrest, it’s hard to stay positive & calm.
It's about choosing...
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Katharine Esty
Jul 17, 20225 min read
Ageism—The Tragic Spoiler of Old Age
Ageism is pervasive & deadly to our longevity. We should be tapping the vastly underrated creative & productive power of older people.
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Katharine Esty
Jun 10, 20224 min read
Secret Sources of Resiliency
I’ve been wondering: what are the ingredients for the happiness older people experience? Let's discuss them & the concept generativity.
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Katharine Esty
May 15, 20225 min read
How My Trip to Visit the "Best Place on Earth to Live" Never Happened.
And 4 Lessons Americans Need to Learn from the Danes. “Jonathan just tested positive for Covid here this morning.” My son Dan called me...
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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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