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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.

Katharine Esty
Oct 27, 20244 min read
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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.

Katharine Esty
Jul 21, 20244 min read
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Self-Care Is The Key to Well-Being
We may love the holidays, but many feel depleted as the festivities end. We are in need of recuperation. That’s where self-care comes in.

Katharine Esty
Dec 19, 20235 min read
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Helplessness is the Worst Feeling
In this blog, I will look at the impact the ongoing pandemic has had on inducing helplessness in us. And what to do about it.

Katharine Esty
Jul 23, 20235 min read
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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.

Katharine Esty
Mar 19, 20235 min read
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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.

Katharine Esty
Jan 18, 20236 min read
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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.

Katharine Esty
Nov 20, 20224 min read
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What It's Actually Like To Be Over 90
As I approach 90 I'm wondering what my own future will bring. Will the happiness I have written so much about continue for me as I age?

Katharine Esty
Oct 20, 20225 min read
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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...

Katharine Esty
Aug 14, 20225 min read
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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.

Katharine Esty
Jun 10, 20224 min read
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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.

Katharine Esty
Oct 10, 20215 min read
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Reflections After a Close Call With Death
I did nothing about my medical emergency for hours despite crushing pain, which in retrospect, was stupid. Luckily, I’ve come through...

Katharine Esty
Aug 1, 20215 min read
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Post-Pandemic Me is Different
The lives of everyone have been upended by the pandemic. Back in December 2019, I never anticipated how dramatically I would change...

Katharine Esty
May 6, 20215 min read
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