Keeping Yourself Healthy Through the Holiday Season
The turkey has been served and the holiday season has officially begun. Yay, socializing! Exactly what you’ve been craving, yet you’re feeling a bit queasy now. The aftereffects of gathering are starting to surface and half of the group you gathered…
Read MoreGift Ideas from Grandparents: What’s a Mimi to Do?
I have evolved over the years in my thinking around gift-giving to children as well as grandchildren. Perhaps you have, too? It’s a blessing that in many situations our grandchildren don’t “need” anything that their parents can’t already provide for them…
Read MoreDiagnosis: Cancer – Now What?
If you have just recently been diagnosed with cancer, chances are your mind is at a standstill. How do you push through shock, scary feelings, anger, depression, and anxiety to become a cancer warrior? A cancer warrior is…
Read MoreThe Work Hard – Retire Hard Myth
Many of us grew up in an era where the accepted approach to life was to work really hard to be successful at our chosen role and take care of responsibilities. Then, like magic, at 65 we get to stop and make up for all the “fun” we put off…
Read More6 Gift Ideas for Fitness Enthusiasts
Are you looking for interesting gift ideas? Are your friends or family keen on exercising or hoping to get fitter? Would you like to buy them gifts they will use again and again? Below is a selection of gift ideas perfect for people who want to stay active…
Read MoreMedicare Part B – What You Need to Know
Medicare Part B, along with Medicare Part A, make up what is called Original Medicare. As I noted in my previous Sixty and Me blog, Medicare Part A covers inpatient care in a hospital and skilled nursing facility, hospice care and home healthcare…
Read MoreWhat I’ve Learned from the Men in My Life That Women Often Miss (Even After 50)
The reality of stepping out there after a long hiatus – whether you’re divorced or widowed – is anxiety-producing. But what I’ve learned about myself and about men couldn’t have been experienced otherwise…
Read More4 No-Stress Ways to Relieve Back Pain Naturally if You’re 60 and Over
While living a healthy life can help keep you active and spry in your later years, there’s still a lot of new aches and pains that start popping up, especially as you approach your 60s and beyond…
Read MoreLifelong Learning: 5 Reasons Why Sewing Is a Good Skill to Have After 60
Ever since home sewing machines came to be, they have been a helpful asset and a reliable partner of capable housewives who either had some spare time for a hobby, or more likely had to dress their entire households with a fairly small budget…
Read MoreWhy the Over-60 Body Loves Pilates
Pilates is a workout that helps you build full body strength and mobility, improve your posture, increase flexibility, and so much more. It’s a hidden gem in the world of exercise. But what are the benefits of Pilates for those over 60…
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