A Sixty and Me writer describes the sadness of outgrowing once-chosen roles, routines and relationships—and the uncertainty of what comes next.
The Strange Grief Of Outgrowing Your Own Life
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Want More Joy In Retirement? Look At How You Spent Last Week
A Sixty and Me essay suggests reviewing last week’s activities to identify what brings joy and what crowds it out in retirement.
Nature-based Activities May Offer Lasting Relief From Loneliness
A randomized trial of 320 older adults found loneliness scores fell after nature-based activities, with reductions still present at one year.
Why The Wrong Self-Help Resource Feels Stuck
A Sixty and Me article argues that self-help advice can miss the mark when it addresses a life stage someone has not reached yet.
Why We Should Never Retire From Being Useful
A Sixty and Me essay argues that older adults can keep contributing after retirement through mentoring, volunteering and everyday support.
When Overwhelm Hits, Switch To Underwhelm
A Sixty and Me contributor describes lowering expectations and using simple activities to cope with demanding periods of caregiving.
Survey Participants Less Likely To Recommend Life-sustaining Care For Patients With Dementia, Despite Documented Wishes
A survey of nearly 6,000 U.S. adults found dementia reduced recommendations for life-sustaining care, even when an advance directive requested it.
Drugs Are Widely Used To Sedate Dementia Patients. Her Sons Wanted To Keep Her Off Them.
Marjorie Tingley’s family alleges a Michigan memory care facility retaliated over medication disputes. The facility denies the claims; trial is scheduled.
When You Can’t Do Things The Way You Used To
Search interest spikes in adapting fitness and daily habits after injury, illness, or aging. The trigger is unconfirmed.
Why I Always Thought Other People Were Upset With Me
Search interest in personal perceptions of social upset is rising, driven by increased focus on mental health and social anxiety. The exact trigger remains unconfirmed.
