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Aging Stereotypes Are Causing Discrimination in the Workplace. It’s Time to Take Action!

As many boomers know, trying to keep your career moving forward after 50 can be a frustrating experience. Aging stereotypes are just part of the story, but, they are an important part.

In a recent report titled “A New Vision for Older Workers: Retain, Retrain, Recruit”, Dr. Ros Altmann goes so far as to say that, in the U.K. most women find their careers grinding to a halt at age 45. Men get another decade of career growth before reaching a plateau, but, even they find it difficult to advance after age 55. Read More

Anti-Aging Reality Check – Do Women Over 60 Really Want to Look Younger?

Seeing young women advertising anti-aging creams has always annoyed me. Their skin is already flawless. What “improvements” could they possibly desire? I realize, of course, that I may not be in the target audience for most anti-aging creams. Women who are under extreme pressure to look useful are usually in their 30s or 40s. Read More

Are You Ready for the Real Anti-Aging Revolution?

If you have been following Sixty and Me for any period of time, you already know that I am not a big fan of the term anti-aging. In fact, I would go as far as to say that the pressure that women feel to look younger is one of the key psychological factors holding us back after 60. Read More

Healthy Aging: 10 Small Habits that Can Make a Huge Difference

It’s easy to feel confused by all the healthy aging advice out there. Wine is good for you. Wine is bad for you. Take calcium supplements. Don’t take calcium supplements. At times, it seems like the “experts” really don’t know what they’re talking about. I can’t solve any of these debates. But, I can give you a few simple things that you can do to stay healthy after 60. Read More

6 Myths about Aging that Hold Women Back

Myths are stories that create stereotypes. They are only true if we allow them to affect the way we live. This is true of the many myths about aging. If you believe what you see on TV, older people are forgetful, afraid of change, isolated, technophobic and weak. The problem is that these are not harmless perceptions. They may actually cause older women to live up to the expectations that society sets for them. Read More

What Do We Really Know About the Aging Brain? Conversation with Dr. John Medina

Dr. John Medina has a passion for unlocking the mysteries of the aging brain. He is a developmental molecular biologist and the author of a New York Times best-selling book called Brain Rules. Read More

Our Favorite Quotes About Life, Aging, Happiness, and Friendship

In the course of developing Sixty And Me, we have come across so many amazing women who have inspired, educated, and entertained us. Here are a few of our favorite quotes from inspirational women both historical and contemporary. They cover a range of topics including life, aging, love, relationships, happiness, and friendship. If any of […]

Find Your Gratitude Tree

We all know that feeling grateful feels good. Right? It is more than that! We care about aging well, with vitality and wellness. Well, gratitude can play a big part in that. According to Positive Psychology, research shows that benefits of gratitude…

Volunteering in (and Before!) Retirement – Exploring the Health Benefits of Giving Back

One of the joys of getting older is having the opportunity to give back to the world in your own way. And, what better way to make the world a better place than by volunteering for a cause that you care about? My guest on today’s show is Dr. Dale Atkins. Dr. Atkins is a psychologist and author. Among other things, her work focuses on inter-generational relationships, aging well, creative caregiving, adaptation to disability and managing life transitions. I hope that you enjoy today’s video! Do you volunteer? Which organizations do you support – either financially or through your work?

How to Expand and Grow Your Social Circle

Everyone needs a supportive circle of friends, right? They bring new opportunities, emotional support (sometimes in the form of freshly baked brownies), and improve one’s everyday quality of life. Finding or growing your social circle can be a challenge…