A Sixty and Me essay recalls practical features in older homes, from deep roof overhangs to laundry chutes, and the daily tasks they addressed.
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‘Real Common Ground’: Nursing Homes Support Key LTC Reform Proposals While Seeking Adjustments
Senate Democrats seek input on nursing home ownership, staffing and spending reforms. Providers support several proposals but oppose reviving the 2024 staffing mandate.
Your Age May Not Tell The Whole Story About Your Health, But Your Blood Could
A study of 18,476 people linked blood metabolite-based aging measures with chronic disease and mortality risk, but did not prove cause and effect.
15 Best Light Therapy Lamps for Seasonal Mood in 2027
Compare 15 light therapy lamps for seasonal mood, from simple UV-free panels to adjustable models. See which features matter for your routine.
15 Best Home Blood Pressure Monitors for Easier At-Home Tracking in 2027
Compare 15 home blood pressure monitors by cuff style, ease of use, data tracking, and features to find a fit for your routine.
Federal Policy Is Adding Fuel To The Rural Healthcare Fire
A MedPage Today opinion report warns Medicaid cuts and a proposed H-1B fee could deepen funding and staffing strains in rural health care.
Be Joyful, Though You Have Considered All The Facts
A Sixty and Me essay uses a Wendell Berry line to offer practical ways to stay engaged and find joy amid troubling news.
Wisdom Doesn’t Care Where It Comes From
A Sixty and Me essay reflects on lessons from mistakes, relationships and aging, arguing that wisdom can come from ordinary life.
When “Mom, You Just Do It Better” Becomes A Way Of Life
A Sixty and Me report describes how repeated family requests can shift household and caregiving work onto older women, while noting that not every request is manipulation.
The Overlooked Type Of Fitness Women Can Lose In Midlife That’s Crucial For Longevity—and Expert-approved Ways To Train It
A Fit&Well report highlights muscle power—producing force quickly—as a fitness skill that may decline with age and can be trained with adapted exercises.
