Aging Well: The whys and hows of saying ‘I’m sorry’
An essential life lesson I’ve learned over my 90-plus years is the power of apologizing.
Katharine Esty
Aging Well: Candor is crucial in hard conversations
Parent-child bonds are strong, but communicating across generations can be a lifelong challenge.
Aging Well: A declaration of interdependence
What so many aging people don’t get is that trying to do it all by themselves is dangerous and risky behavior.
Aging Well: An attitude of gratitude
Each morning, I note three things I’m thankful for. This practice has become the foundation of my well-being.
Aging Well: Fun is serious business
In writing about aging well, I’ve been considering how feelings of fun change throughout our lives.
Aging Well: A friends and family plan
I realized only recently the degree to which our relationships evolve over time.
Aging Well: Why managing hearing loss matters
Many of us don’t realize that hearing loss brings increased physical and mental health risks.
Aging Well: Gladness, judgment, ‘luck,’ and longevity
Our lifespan is determined by so much more than our individual choices.
Aging Well: Technology — love it, or Luddite?
We have learned to use all kinds of technologies that did not exist in our youth. This pioneering spirit should be celebrated.
Aging Well: Key benefits of self-care
Self-care is what we do, and the choices we make, to ensure our well-being and happiness — anything that fills your inner wellsprings.
Aging Well: Exploring a new holiday presence
One day I woke up and realized that maybe I could stop doing certain parts of the holidays that no longer worked for me.
Aging Well: Navigating life’s Fourth Act
Life after 85 remains largely uncharted territory. Fortunately, many of us have discovered paths to happiness and well-being.