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Margaret Manning is the founder of Sixty and Me. She is an entrepreneur, author and speaker. Margaret is passionate about building dynamic and engaged communities that improve lives and change perceptions. Margaret can be contacted at margaret@sixtyandme.com

Latest Posts By Margaret Manning

8 years ago

What Nutrients Would a Dietitian Recommend for Healthy Aging? We Have Answers!

Everyone wants to enjoy good health, but nobody likes to think about having good nutrition. We simply want to enjoy the foods we eat but if we are not intentional about healthy eating, we may find ourselves ageing less gracefully than we’d like. Join us in discussion with registered dietitian Ashley Koff who’s sharing the key to healthy eating and healthy ageing. Enjoy the show! Read More

8 years ago

Why Making Friends as an Older Adult Requires a Completely New Approach to Life

Whenever I watch children playing together at the park, it always reminds me of a giant chemistry experiment. Like atoms spinning through the air, boys and girls whirl around, bumping into each other. Occasionally, they come together in small groups, only to be ripped apart by unseen forces. Read More

8 years ago

Tips for Retiring Abroad from the Sixty and Me Community

A few years ago, I left my comfortable life in Seattle, Washington, to relocate to Switzerland. Technically, I wasn’t “retiring abroad.” As the founder of Sixty and Me, I was still busy for most of the day. I was also continuing to work as a freelance consultant. So, perhaps, “semi-retirement” would be a more accurate description. Read More

8 years ago

Exploring the 3 A’s of Aging Well

Sixty and Me is a community of over 500,000 women. We come from different backgrounds and cultures. But, we all share one mission. To get the most from life. So, today, I want to share a fascinating article that offers “3 A’s” for aging well. I hope that you find it useful! We also have many other articles to share, on topics ranging from annuities to making friends. So, please check those out too! Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

8 years ago

Annuities for Seniors: Profitable or Pitfall?

Annuities seem to be the prized product of many insurance agents and brokers, but are they a wise investment? We ask a financial advisor and investing expert for the facts. Enjoy the show! Read More

8 years ago

6 Fun Tips for Feeling and Looking Pretty Darn Good

Are you a little bit tired of society associating beauty and happiness with youth? I am! So, today, I want to share an article that talks about a new way to approach looking and feeling pretty darn good at any age. More than just challenging aging stereotypes, this article also shares some specific tips for looking and feeling your best. So, I hope you will give it a quick read. Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

8 years ago

My Most Popular Makeup Video of All Time

Over the last few years, I have interviewed some fabulous makeup experts. But, until recently, I never thought about releasing my own makeup tutorial. So, you can imagine my surprise when the first makeup tutorial that I ever posted was viewed almost 500,000 times in just a few weeks! So, today, I’d love to share this video with you. I hope that you find it fun and useful! Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

8 years ago

Book of the Week: “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” – A Story of Resilience and Love

A few months ago, I found myself without my computer. It had been rushed to the “Apple ER” for repairs and I was told it would be five working days before I’d see it again. Read More

8 years ago

What’s New in Your World? August 25, 2018

Hi everyone! Here are the biggest news stories for August 25, 2018 along with a few of my own thoughts. I also have a fascinating question to ask all of you about how you deal with stress. I hope that you will join the discussion! Read More

8 years ago

Happy 88th Birthday, Sean Connery!

Sean Connery was born in 1930 in Edinburgh, Scotland, which just happens to be where my youngest son lives.

Today, on August 25th, he is 88 years old, so, I would love to wish him a very “Happy Birthday” on behalf of all the women in our Sixty and Me community – not only because he is an acting icon for our generation, but, because he is a man of deep character, who is aging his unique and wonderful way. Read More