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An Epidemic of Loneliness Among the Elderly
Have you ever been lonely? People of all ages are experiencing loneliness in quarantine—and admitting it. The more we recognize...

Katharine Esty
Jun 16, 20204 min read


The Pandemic Continues: What’s Too Risky At 85?
Risk, like love, is in the eye of the beholder. But that’s not a well-understood concept and leads to all sorts of friction...

Katharine Esty
Jun 1, 20203 min read


My Big Worry: People My Age, I am 85, Will Be Indoors Indefinitely
Should all old folks stay home for the next few years? I'm hearing claims about staying indoors being necessary for our own 'protection'…

Katharine Esty
May 21, 20202 min read


Coping in the Time of Pandemic – Lessons from the 80+ Generation
One of the many advantages to living a long life is you get to experience the best and worst of times. As the COVID-19 outbreak...

Katharine Esty
Apr 21, 20204 min read


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


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


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


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


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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