We have talked a lot about the problem of loneliness on Sixty and Me and, for many women, isolation is indeed a real problem. But, today, I want to talk about a different type of aloneness… the solitude that we can actually *enjoy* as we get a little older. In today’s video, I talk about the various kinds of quiet time that we can experience as we get a little older. I also invite you to share whether and how you are finding solitude these days. Are you enjoying your solitude in your mature years? Why or why not? Where do you go when you want to be alone? 

By our age, most of us don’t want to look younger… we want to feel healthier. We don’t want to lose weight for others… we want to get fit for our own sake. So, why is it that so many of us are frustrated when it comes to fitness? Today, I’d like to share 5 […]

Life after 60 was supposed to be all about exotic cruises and walks on the beach, stimulating conversations and amazing adventures. At least, that’s what the retirement planning TV commercials told us. So, when we reach our 60s, many of us are surprised to find that life at this age is… well, normal… dare I […]

Do you ever feel like you are stuck in your comfort zone? Do you sometimes wish that you could break out of your routines and just explore, grow and learn a little more? Then, today’s video is for you! In it, I will share some tips for breaking your restricting habits so that you can […]

Poor sleep is just a natural part of the aging process, isn’t it? Absolutely not! In fact, a growing number of sleep scientists are publicly stating that good sleep is just as important at 58 as it is at 18. At the same time, there is no denying that our sleep patterns change as we […]

By our age, you would think that we would have learned how to be patient… but, for many of us, the opposite is true. With fewer years ahead of us than behind us, we are always in a hurry to get things done… and our long term social, financial and mental goals get thrown out […]

Getting older is wonderful, freeing and profound. But, it is also challenging, confusing and tiring. So, today, I want to talk about what you can do if you find yourself feeling that the aging process is stealing your life’s spark. I promise, you will be surprised by some of the things that I have to […]

Age-based discrimination and aging stereotypes are nothing new. For most of modern history, older adults have been marginalized in society and turned into punch lines in movies and on TV. And, while it might seem like we are powerless to change society’s perceptions of us, the truth is that we have more control than we […]

From the headlines that you see every day about another flu outbreak on a cruise ship somewhere in the world, you probably wouldn’t think about cruises as being a healthy travel option. But, today, I want to argue that taking a cruise can actually help to improve your health! I really mean it! If you […]

What does it take to get the most from life after 60? What does “successful aging” even mean in today’s modern, always-on world? I have a few ideas, but, I’d also love to get your thoughts on this important topic. If you don’t want to accept “normal” aging and are ready for more, this video […]