Should You Stay Close To Home In Retirement?

A 2024 survey found 62% of retirees stayed in their pre-retirement home. A report examines healthcare, transport, costs and flexibility.

15 Best Halloween Picks for Decorating, Treats, and Entertainment in 2027

Compare 15 Halloween decorations, candy picks, films, and family-friendly options to find the right fit for your celebration.

Your Experiences Have Value – Wisdom Series Part 2

Part 2 of Sixty and Me’s Wisdom Series encourages older women to recognize the lessons in their life experience and seek others’ perspectives.

What Medical Students Learn From Talking To Care Home Residents

A University of Lancashire placement asks first-year medical students to learn residents’ stories through conversation, though lasting effects remain untested.

15 Best Personal Sound Amplifiers for Everyday Listening in 2027

Compare 15 personal sound amplifiers by microphone design, controls, power, and listening setup to find the right fit for conversations and everyday use.

How Hurricanes Affect Hospitalizations And Deaths Among Older Adults Using Electricity-dependent Medical Devices

A North Carolina study found stronger links between hurricane flooding and hospitalizations or deaths among older adults using electric medical devices.

No RegalCare Repeat: State Blocks Sweetwater Deal, Saying Operator ‘Unsuitable’

Massachusetts health officials deemed Sweetwater affiliates unsuitable to acquire 11 Next Step nursing homes; the operator may appeal but cannot get licenses meanwhile.

Ultrasounds For Schizophrenia; ‘Circadian’ Depression; GLP-1s And Eating Disorders

A psychiatry news roundup reports a small ultrasound trial for schizophrenia, a circadian depression subtype and limited eating-disorder safeguards around GLP-1s.

Historical Books On The Menu

A Sixty and Me column reviews five history-related books, from Philippa Gregory’s Tudor novel to biographies and a 2026 study of war and economics.

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 community rooms.