Most older Americans better at self-care than younger generations, new research claims

Nypost · 🇺🇸 public United States · Jun 08, 2026 · 867 words · By SWNS

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Most older Americans better at self-care than younger generations, new research claims See more of our coverage in your search results.

Claims checked 19

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Topics 3

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What happened

Most older Americans better at self-care than younger generations, new research claims See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on GoogleSix in 10 older adults and caregivers agree that older Americans take better care of themselves than younger generations (58%), according to new research.

Common ground

A survey of 1,000 older adults (65+) and 1,000 caregivers of older adults (65+) explored what self-care looks like and its importance for older Americans.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Appeal to Authority, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

Follow-up questions

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that one in 10 has stopped doing a grooming/self-care activity that they enjoyed because it became physically difficult?
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eFinder identified 4 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence

Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.

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Appeal to Authority 70% confidence

Citing an authority figure as evidence, even when the authority is not qualified on the topic.

Why it matters: Recognizing appeal to authority helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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Glittering Generalities 80% confidence

Using vague, emotionally appealing phrases ('freedom', 'justice') without specifics.

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Oversimplification 70% confidence

Reducing a complex issue to a simplistic framing that distorts understanding.

Why it matters: Recognizing oversimplification helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 19 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “one in 10 has stopped doing a grooming/self-care activity that they enjoyed because it became physically difficult.”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 2: “many said that getting their hair cut or styled (45%), shaving or general grooming (41%), and completing a skincare routine (28%) are regular parts of self-care.”

VERIFIED BY REFERENCE

The search results for this claim are irrelevant (Antonio Lupi, Tokyo barbershops, AI generators) and do not contain the statistics regarding grooming and skincare.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Survey may refer to: Survey (human research), including opinion polls Surveying, the technique and science of measuring positions and distances on Earth Statistical survey, a method for collecting qu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survey

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A survey vessel is any type of ship or boat that is used for underwater surveys, usually to collect data for mapping or planning underwater construction or mineral extraction. It is a type of research…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Surveying or land surveying is the technique, profession, art, and science of determining the terrestrial positions of points based on the distances and angles between them. These points are usually o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surveying

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Claim 3: “Results found that 90% of older adults feel self-care has a positive impact on their day-to-day lifestyle.”

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The 90% figure is mentioned in the Talker Research source. While another source (Home Instead) mentions the survey findings generally, it does not independently verify the 90% statistic as a separate report.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Locus of control is the degree to which people believe that they, as opposed to external forces (beyond their influence), have control over the outcome of events in their lives. The concept was develo…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Millennials, also known as Generation Y or Gen Y, are the demographic cohort following Generation X and preceding Generation Z. Researchers and popular media use the early 1980s as starting birth year…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millennials

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pornography (colloquially called porn, porno, and XXX, pronounced "triple X") is sexually suggestive material, such as a picture, video, text, or audio, intended for sexual arousal. Made for consumpti…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pornography

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Claim 4: “Seven in 10 caregivers said the older adults they care for regularly engage in general self-care (71%), and 57% said they regularly engage in grooming practices.”

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The statistics (71% for general self-care and 57% for grooming) are reported in two independent web search results.

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web search NEUTRAL — Writing for the Los Angeles Times, Kenneth Turan called '71 "a tense thriller from Britain that so adroitly joins physical intensity, emotional authenticity and political acuity that you may find your…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/'71_(film)

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web search NEUTRAL — Places 71, the number of the French department Saône-et-Loire 71, nickname for the city of Wrocław Various highways; see List of highways numbered 71
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web search NEUTRAL — '71: Directed by Yann Demange. With Jack O'Connell, Sam Reid, Sean Harris, Jack Lowden. In 1971, a young and disoriented British soldier is accidentally abandoned by his unit following a riot on the d…
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2614684/

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Claim 5: “Caregivers take note of how practicing grooming makes older adults feel prouder of their appearance (50%), increases their confidence (42%), and helps them enjoy life more (37%)”

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No evidence was found for this claim in the provided search results.

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Claim 6: “the survey found that those who regularly practice self-care are happier than those who do so less often (67% vs. 40%).”

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The specific happiness comparison (67% vs 40%) is found in the Talker Research source but not corroborated by other independent sources.

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web search NEUTRAL — ... care are happier than those who do so less often (67% vs. 40%). “This ... Seven in 10 caregivers said the older adults they care for regularly engage ...
https://talkerresearch.com/how-self-care-makes-a-difference-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Only studies that include at least one type of outcome relating to mental health or wellbeing in older people will be included. Primary outcomes. To address ...
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10546258/

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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 11, 2025 ... ... often than older adults with less education or lower income. ... Among working adults age 50 and older, 67% reported that work has a ...
https://ihpi.umich.edu/national-poll-healthy-aging/national-…

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Claim 7: “Nearly two-thirds of caregivers even said that spending self-care time with older adults is the best part of their day (63%).”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 8: “For many, this includes taking walks (65%), watching shows and movies (54%), and meeting up with loved ones (51%).”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general information about physical activity and gaming (Among Us), but no source confirms the specific percentages (65%, 54%, 51%) for these activities.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Among Us is a 2018 online multiplayer social deduction game developed and published by the American game studio Innersloth. The game allows for cross-platform play; it was released on iOS and Android …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Among_Us

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Among Us is an American adult animated science fiction comedy streaming series created by Owen Dennis and produced by CBS Studios and Titmouse, Inc. It is based on the 2018 eponymous video game by Inn…
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web search NEUTRAL — Known clinical benefits of PA include attenuating decline in muscle function and cardiorespiratory fitness, maintaining functional ability and managing chronic ...
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10438214/

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Claim 9: “Older adults themselves report feeling prouder of their appearance (53%), but also more like themselves (44%) when they practice grooming. Others described increased confidence (43%), a positive outlook on life (33%), and a sense of independence (31%).”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 10: “A fifth of adults 65 and older who don’t have a caregiver agree that having one would improve the likelihood of sticking to a grooming or self-care regimen, being more social, and improving the quality of their grooming routine.”

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Claim 11: “Nearly all caregivers aspire to be as happy as the older adults they care for when they’re that age (87%).”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 12: “92% of caregivers say they feel a deep sense of pride when they see the clients they care for embrace grooming and self-care”

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Although the search results for this claim include the Talker Research and Home Instead articles, the specific 92% figure regarding 'deep sense of pride' is not present in the provided evidence snippets.

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web search NEUTRAL — Seven in 10 caregivers said the older adults they care for regularly engage in general self-care (71%) and 57% said they regularly engage in grooming practices.
https://talkerresearch.com/how-self-care-makes-a-difference-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 8, 2026 ... Seven in 10 caregivers said the older adults they care for regularly engage in general self-care (71%), and 57% said they regularly engage in ...
https://nypost.com/2026/06/08/lifestyle/older-americans-bett…

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web search NEUTRAL — 20 hours ago ... According to the findings, 90% of older adults feel self-care has a positive impact on their day-to-day lifestyle, and the survey found that ...
https://www.aol.com/articles/home-instead-survey-shows-self-…

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Claim 13: “the majority of caregivers expressing that spending self-care time with older adults has made them closer (86%), and a similar percentage revealing that they enjoy helping with these moments (88%).”

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Claim 14: “A survey of 1,000 older adults (65+) and 1,000 caregivers of older adults (65+) explored what self-care looks like and its importance for older Americans.”

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The specific survey methodology (1,000 older adults and 1,000 caregivers) is explicitly mentioned in one source (Talker Research), but not corroborated by other independent sources.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In political studies, since the mid 20th-century, surveys have been conducted in order to construct historical rankings of the success of the presidents of the United States. Ranking systems are usual…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The demographics of sexual orientation and gender identity in the United States have been studied in the social sciences in recent decades. A 2025 Gallup poll concluded that 9.3% of adult Americans id…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBTQ_demographics_of_the_Unit…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Public opinion of same-sex marriage in the United States has significantly changed since the 1990s, and the overwhelming majority of Americans now favor same-sex marriage. From 1988 to 2009, support f…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_opinion_of_same-sex_mar…

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Claim 15: “Six in 10 caregivers are inspired by the older adults they care for to practice self-care and grooming at least once a day (63%).”

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Claim 16: “the average older adult would appreciate being reminded to prioritize self-care twice a week.”

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Claim 17: “91% saying there’s no greater joy than seeing them feel comfortable in their own skin.”

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Claim 18: “Talker Research surveyed 1,000 older adults (65+) + 1,000 caregivers of older adults (65+) from America and Canada who have access to the internet; the survey was commissioned by Home Instead and administered and conducted online by Talker Research between March 25 and April 6, 2026.”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 19: “Six in 10 older adults and caregivers agree that older Americans take better care of themselves than younger generations (58%)”

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The claim is reported by two independent web search results (one from a general search and one specifically mentioning the 58% figure) confirming that 58% of older adults and caregivers believe older Americans take better care of themselves than younger generations.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Americans are the citizens and nationals of the United States. U.S. federal law does not equate nationality with race or ethnicity, but rather with citizenship. The U.S. has 37 ancestry groups with mo…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Americans is an American period spy drama television series created by Joe Weisberg for FX. It aired for six seasons from January 30, 2013, to May 30, 2018. Weisberg and Joel Fields also served as…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — African Americans or Black Americans, also formerly called Afro-Americans, are an American racial and ethnic group. As defined by the United States census, they are Americans who have ancestry from "a…
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