Relationships

Having to face the end of a long-term marriage and such a dramatic change in one's life can be a daunting and challenging prospect. Source: Getty Images.

Relationships

‘Facing a new life’: Navigating the emotional turmoil of grey divorce

In an effort to help over 60s navigate the emotional turmoil and uncertainty of divorce later in life, Starts at 60 sought advice from the experts who provided insight on how to heal and rebuild from what can often be a difficult life event.

Written byMatthew Hart

Grandparenting

The best things about being a grandparent: As told by 13 actual grandparents

The best things about being a grandparent: As told by 13 actual grandparents

In celebration of Grandparents Day, Starts at 60 has handpicked quotes about the joys of grandparenting, submitted by our readers.

Ysabelle AlesnaYsabelle Alesna

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Entertainment

Relationship-saving headphones tailored to your hearing needs

Relationship-saving headphones tailored to your hearing needs

Lynne’s partner needs the TV volume turned right up, but she doesn’t. These customised headphones have given Lynne peace and quiet back in her life.

Written byLynne M Jones

Lynne’s partner needs the TV volume turned right up, but she doesn’t. Image source: Getty

Health issues

Romance after 60: Dealing with low libido and how to spice up your love life

Romance after 60: Dealing with low libido and how to spice up your love life

It's no secret that as women age, hormonal and bodily changes affect everything - menopause hits with nasty bouts of hot flushes, sleep issues and changes to libido. Find out what these sexologists say the best way to combat a low libido is!

Elissa NapierElissa Napier

Sexologists talk about ways to get your libido back. Source: Getty

News

Are you struggling with your ‘post-retirement’ husband?

Are you struggling with your ‘post-retirement’ husband?

You spend years crafting your relationship, juggling snippets of quality time with each other with busy work schedules and family committments - so what happens when all that's gone, and it's just you two left?

Written byKiara Camuglia

Retired Husband Syndrome is stress related condition suffered by women right across the world. Source: Getty

Entertainment

Arguments about the TV volume impacting your relationship?

Arguments about the TV volume impacting your relationship?

Featuring a built-in hearing check to give you a personalised listening experience, these headphones are guaranteed to be a game-changer in your household.

Written byAudeara

Audeara headphones can help maintain the peace at home and reduce arguments when it comes to the TV volume. Image source: Getty

Health issues

5 ways for carers to navigate a cancer diagnosis during Omicron

5 ways for carers to navigate a cancer diagnosis during Omicron

If you're supporting a friend or family member diagnosed with cancer, there are some small steps you can take to help them through and ensure they feel supported and connected.

Dr Marie BurkeDr Marie Burke

Encourage your friend or family member to join cancer support groups (virtually or in person) so they can connect with other patients. Source: Getty

Relationships

Why do we find making new friends so hard as adults?

Why do we find making new friends so hard as adults?

If you’ve ever tried to make new friends as an adult, you’ll probably see why loneliness is at an all-time high. Making new friends feels just plain hard.

Written byThe Conversation

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News

Turia Pitt shares the six heartwarming words her fiancé thought as she lay dying

Turia Pitt shares the six heartwarming words her fiancé thought as she lay dying

Courageous burns survivor Turia Pitt has revealed her partner's romantic first thought as she lay dying in hospital in 2011.

Courageous burns survivor Turia Pitt has revealed her partner's romantic first thought as she lay dying in hospital in 2011 after being trapped in a grass fire. Source: Getty.

Relationships

Awesome ideas for Christmas Eve with your grandkids

Awesome ideas for Christmas Eve with your grandkids

We've compiled a list of ways to really impress the little ones when the family comes on Christmas eve.

Written byGeorgina Pashley

Christmas is a time for family. Source: Getty

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