I like to chat. I chat first thing in the morning about any problems I faced in the night. Then I chat at lunch about events of the morning, and I chat in the evening about the rest of the day. Read More
Do you know what older adults fear most? Is it death? Nope. Getting a serious illness? Not even close. According to a survey by the financial company Allianz, baby boomers fear running out of money in retirement more than anything else.
Specifically, they found that 43% of boomers feared outliving their savings. That’s more than the percentage of people who feared cognitive decline and loneliness combined! Read More
As you know, Sixty and Me covers many serious topics… dealing with loneliness, managing your money, and finding independence in retirement. But, as important as these topics are, life can’t always be so serious, otherwise, we would go crazy. So, in today’s video, I want to tell you about a free service that we offer on our website… our fun and fabulous online games. Enjoy solitaire, Sudoku, Mahjong, Bridge, crossword puzzles or other casual games? We have you covered! Best of all, there is no charge to play! 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
Do you sometimes wish that you could get more from life? Do you ever feel held back by your fears, anxieties and mental blocks? Then, you will love today’s video! In it, I share 5 crazy things that really hold us back after 60… and a few ways to avoid them! 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
The first women on Earth are certain to have gathered together around a fire. They probably made meals together, fashioned clothing, and shared stories. Read More
A year ago, I turned 60. It was a big day for me. Over the past three decades, I planned events celebrating each birthday by challenging myself to accomplish something I had not done before. Read More
Afraid of the aging process?
Aging is certainly not glamorized in the media and there’s even some ageism ingrained in our pop culture, so don’t fret if you are indeed afraid. You’re not alone. Read More
If there is one “rule” that I have learned about looking great at any age, it’s this: BE YOURSELF! This simple message governs pretty much everything that I do when it comes to choosing clothes and wearing makeup. Do you feel the same? Gone are the days when we needed to dress for others. Now it’s our time to shine. So be yourself! You deserve it! 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
According to the AARP, 51 percent of people over 75 live alone. That’s 15 million people in the U.S., including 27 percent over 65. Of those numbers, 26 percent face an increased risk of death due to subjective feeling of loneliness. Read More
We rarely take time to dwell on this, but at some future point, many of us will need assistance as physical disabilities, chronic illness, frailty, or dementia take hold. At the same time, the sad reality is that we may not have enough of a broad and well-trained healthcare workforce to take care of us…
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