After Heartbreak, New Widows Must Revisit Their Finances
I was devastated. A few days before I turned 60, I was suddenly a widow. But really, I was typical. Surprisingly, the average age at which a wife becomes a widow is 59.4. About 1 million women a year in the U.S. experience what may be the most stressful event…
Read MoreHow to Keep Up Your Fitness Routine While Traveling
Once upon a time keeping up with a fitness routine while traveling was a daunting task. Now, there are plenty of resources available to support you, and I have a few tips and tricks to keep you feeling great on your trip. Maybe you are traveling to a new…
Read More5 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting Strength Training After 55
As summertime is winding down and coming to a close, and after a few months of relaxed routines (and maybe too many ice creams at the beach or cocktails on the deck), many people lean into developing a routine and getting…
Read MoreGiving Your Money Away (To Your Kids)
I have just handed a small fortune to my offspring to help them to buy properties and, in one case, to contribute towards IVF treatment. We all do it, if we are in a position to, of course. My mother was the same: she was generous to me…
Read More7 Ways Sobriety Sets You Free!
In my eighth year of sobriety, I’ve gained enough perspective to see how alcohol had kept me trapped… and to realise that now I am free! Free at last! For many years, I’d had a nagging voice in my head which said things like, “You’re drinking too much…
Read MoreSign Up to Show Up: How to Torture Yourself into Change (And Have Fun in the Process)
My mantra when I was a manager at an internet company was: Embrace constant positive change. I used to relay that to my staff all the time. It came from a tech guru I admired, and considering the fast pace of the work we were doing…
Read MoreAre You a Failed Retiree? Check Out These 5 Fun and Profitable Business Ideas
Oh, blissful retirement! Is it a reality or is it a myth? You planned it all out – endless vacations, hobbies you finally have time for, and no alarms ringing at the crack of dawn. And voila! You finally retire! But instead of relaxation and joy, you find restlessness…
Read More5 Wonderful Reasons and Ways to Keep Moving
I met an amazing older couple in the lounge at the airport in Hawaii once. The two were enjoying a beer in between flights and clearly having a fantastic time. They were lively, hilarious, and full of fun stories…
Read MoreTasting the Bitter with the Sweet
Sometimes I find that after I write a column for Sixty and Me, I can’t stop thinking about it. Last month I wrote an article entitled “Can You Be Positive if You’re Not Feeling It?” One of the things I wrote was: “If we are going to be full human beings, we cannot avoid sadness. […]
Read MoreActionable Plan for Estranged Parents Over 60
Estrangement from an adult child can be an incredibly distressing and tumultuous experience, especially for parents over 60. The deep pain and grief resulting from severed ties and the longing for reconnection can impact your emotional well-being. The uncertainty of the situation may weigh heavily on your heart, causing overwhelming waves of sadness and anxiety. […]
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