A Sixty and Me essay recommends rethinking six common phrases, arguing that language can shape self-talk and relationships.
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Still Mothering At 65: The Weariness Nobody Warned Us About
A Sixty and Me essay describes the fatigue some older mothers feel while worrying about adult children and offers six self-care rituals.
Can An AI Check-In Become Part Of A Senior’s Day?
A proposed three-week pilot would test daily AI check-in calls for seniors living alone and whether families value the alerts enough to pay.
9 Things I Wish My Married Friends Knew About Being Single Over 60
A Sixty and Me essay outlines nine ways married friends can support women who are single after 60, from staying in touch to including them socially.
Caregiving Gap Grows As Women Devote More Years To Aging Adults
A University of Michigan study estimates women provide seven lifetime years of care to older adults, three years more than men.
Your Experiences Have Value – Wisdom Series Part 2
A Sixty and Me contributor argues that older women can recognize the wisdom in their experience and offers three ways to identify it.
Caregivers With Heart Disease Face High Psychological Distress Risks
A study of 792 caregivers links sleep disruption, caregiving demands and negative emotions with greater burden and psychological distress.
Small Home, Big Holiday Gathering: Ways To Host After Downsizing
A Sixty and Me report offers practical ways to host holiday gatherings in a smaller home, from flexible tables to reservable community rooms.
5 Things That Help When Your Aging Parent Is In Crisis
A Sixty and Me writer shares five personal strategies for managing uncertainty and difficult decisions during a parent’s medical crisis.
Aging Alone After 60: Who Will Be There When You Need Help?
A Sixty and Me report examines how older women living alone can plan for emergencies, practical support and future housing needs.