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About Margaret Manning

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

7 years ago

We Are ALL Wonder Women!

What does it mean to be a wonder woman? Do you, like the character in the recent DC Comics inspired movie, have to be able to crush rock with your hands or run faster than a bullet? Or, in a way, are we ALL wonder women? Does our complexity, inner-beauty, strength and courage make us special in our own ways? I think you know my answer! Today, I would like to share why I agree with our guest writer, Kay Arthur, that we are all “wonder women.” Then, I’d like to find out a bit more about each of you! Come 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

7 years ago

5 Spectacular River Cruises from the Amazon to the Seine

Rivers have always fascinated me. I find it intriguing, but not surprising, that most of the large prosperous cities in the world are built on the banks of wide, powerful rivers. Read More

7 years ago

Looking After Elderly Parents at Home: 3 Danger Signs… and What to Do About Them

Do you have an elderly loved one who needs you to look after them? Are you aware which danger signs to look for in their behavior or physical state? Join us in conversation with geriatrician Dr. Leslie Kernisan who has a great list of tips to share. Enjoy the show! Read More

7 years ago

Thinking About Taking a Baltic Cruise? Read This First!

Sailing up the north-most parts of Europe fills your lungs with fresh air and your mind with vivid scenery. Which way do you go? Join us in conversation with cruise journalist Jane Archer to find more about Norway and Baltic cruise opportunities. Enjoy the show! Read More

7 years ago

Being a Cavewoman May Save Your Brain After 60… No, Seriously!

When you think of healthy ageing, what comes to mind? Author and psychiatrist John Ratey explores the components of healthy ageing that we all must incorporate in our lives. Enjoy the show! Read More

7 years ago

Is Money on Your Mind? My Story and Some Advice

Most of us dream about achieving financial freedom by the time we reach our 60s. Unfortunately, this is not always possible. But, it’s not all bad news. We actually have the ability to take control of our financial future, no matter how old we are. Today, I’d like to share a bit of my own story. Then, I’d love to give you 5 tips that financial expert, Allan Roth, gave me when we spoke a few weeks ago. Come 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

7 years ago

4 Ways Balance Exercises Can Change Your Life After 50

In my experience, most older adults don’t think about the importance of balance exercises until they have a scare. Perhaps, like me, they experience a fall. Or, maybe they see an older relative struggling to stay independent because of his or her lack of balance. Read More

7 years ago

How to Stay Healthy, Agile and Strong After 60

Do you ever feel frustrated that you will never get to see all of the wonderful things that this world has to offer? I do! It seems like there are so many beautiful places to visit… and not enough time to get to each of them! Well, today, I want to talk about how to increase the time you have on this planet by staying healthy, agile and strong. Come 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

7 years ago

3 Ways Playing the Lottery Kills Your Future – We’re Old Enough to Know Better!

What’s the point of writing an article about the evils of playing the lotter for older adults? Surely, by the time we reach our 50s and 60s, we have learned that gambling is the absolute worst way to get rich. Read More

7 years ago

Want to Improve Your Fitness After 50? Start with Your Balance!

I’m not going to sugar-coat it – achieving a high level of physical fitness after 50 is tough. As the founder of Sixty and Me, a community of over 500,000 baby boomer women, I have seen firsthand how people our age struggle to lose weight, strengthen our bodies, get flexible and improve our physical appearance. Read More