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Just Ask Us: Your Stories About Life After 60

Death, Sex & Money

2021/01/06
Death, Sex & Money

Death, Sex & Money

2021/01/06
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We asked our listeners to get real about getting older. This is what you told us.  Tune in and call in to our live show about aging next Wednesday, January 13, from 8-10 pm Eastern. Check your local public radio listings, or RSVP here to stream it live on...

Highlights

This episode delves into the complex and deeply personal experiences of aging, touching on everything from health and relationships to grief and identity. Through listener stories and reflections, the conversation captures the emotional, physical, and societal challenges that come with growing older in today’s world.
06:26
Stanley, 62, found support through a pandemic quarantine pod but still wrestles with loneliness.
17:50
She divorced at 56 and started dating again at 58; her second partner proposed after two days, which she declined
28:15
Gail and Brian's relationship deepened after retirement and loss
31:25
Rowan refers to widowhood as 'weirdo hood' and found comfort in pets after loss.
47:10
Fran emphasizes the importance of teaching people how to fall safely from a young age

Chapters

How the Pandemic Changed the Way We Think About Aging
00:00
Love, Loss, and Emotional Empty Spaces in Long-Term Relationships
14:31
Caregiving and the Shifting Landscape of Intimacy in Later Life
21:50
Grieving a Spouse and Rebuilding Life After Loss
31:25
Falling, Grieving, and Talking About Death Before It's Too Late
42:37

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