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Are You Just Existing? Here Are 5 Simple Tools to Help You Find Your Purpose After 60

By Sue Loncaric February 15, 2018

The media talks a lot about the health benefits of living an active and full life. They say having a purpose in life is the key to positive aging, but are you stuck trying to find your purpose?  Read More

New Emojis Let Seniors Express Their Fabulous Silver Selves!

By Sixty and Me February 14, 2018

For most kids, letting their parents take a look at their phone messages is about as appealing as going to the dentist. Of course, if you have seen a teenager’s phone recently, you know that they have no reason to worry. They don’t even talk in words! Read More

Response to British Actress’ Comments About Sex After 60 Show How Far We Still Have to Go

By Sixty and Me February 13, 2018

Sex after 60, like sex at any age, is a deeply personal experience. Some of us still feel sexual at 60. Others would describe their desires as sensual. Still others would say that they have no interest in physical intimacy at all. That’s ok. Read More

Are These the Best Gift Ideas for Women Over 60? You Bet!

By Margaret Manning February 11, 2018

I don’t know about you, but, I find it really hard to buy gifts for the other women over 60 in my life. After all, so many of us are trying to reduce the clutter in our lives. What do you get for someone who doesn’t want or need any more “stuff?” Well, I’ve done some digging and, today, I would love to share what I found! Come 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

Want to Travel Independently, While Still Making Friends? These Group Experiences Rock!

By Margaret Manning February 10, 2018

Yesterday, I had a conversation with a new friend who, at the age of 70, has found herself single again. She is now terrified that she won’t have the courage to do the things that she wanted to do while she was attached… most importantly, travel! Read More

Will Driverless Cars Become a Hit with Older Adults? New Pilot Project in The Villages Says “Yes!”

By Sixty and Me February 10, 2018

There is a stereotype that older adults are unwilling to try new technologies or, worse, that we fear technical innovation. While this is clearly ridiculous, in my experience, it is true that we tend to wait for a technology to become useful before we jump on board. Read More

Embrace Each Stage of Your Personal Journey After 60

By Noelle Nelson February 07, 2018

Last year, the magazine Allure took a courageous step forward on behalf of all women. It will no longer use the term anti-aging in its publication, thus accepting that moving through time is a natural process, to be celebrated and appreciated for its own virtues, not something to battle against.

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Recent Stock Market Rollercoaster Has Seniors Scared… Here’s What We Can Do About it!

By Sixty and Me February 06, 2018

Well, that got out of hand quickly. That’s what I thought as I watched the Dow fall 1,175 (4.6%) on Monday, February 6th, 2018. Then, like many people with an interest in global economic affairs, I sat back and watched chaos erupt in markets around the world. As of the writing of this article, Japan’s Nikkei has plunged 4.7% and London’s FTSE 100 is down 3%. Read More

Morgan Freeman Rapping in a Mountain Dew Commercial? Say What?!? (Video)

By Sixty and Me February 03, 2018

Well, we’re only one day away from Super Bowl Sunday and already the year’s best (or at least most expensive) TV commercials have started to hit our screens. Read More

Should Governments Get More Involved in Fighting Loneliness? This Country Thinks So!

By Sixty and Me February 01, 2018

Over the last few decades, governments across the world have taken an increasingly active role in promoting public health. They encourage flu shots, help to coordinate responses to epidemics, invest in basic science and more specialized medical research and create a safety net for low income families that need access to doctors. Read More