Practical House Sitting Tips from a Female Road Warrior
We all know what babysitting is. Been there, done that. House sitting, though – what is it? Join us in discussion with Penelope Whiteley who knows all about this new trend that has been gaining popularity in recent years. Enjoy the show! Read More
Let Go of the Heavy Luggage of Excess Weight After 50
Do you remember the days before some brilliant innovator built a suitcase with wheels? I walked across three terminals with my luggage the other day and was so grateful for those wheels. Read More
Fighting from Within: Connie’s Big Move Against Corporate Ageism
The following is part three of Connie’s story. Go to Part One and Part Two if you have missed the previous installments.
Finding research on ageism in the workplace: easy. Uncovering how individual companies were solving the issue: nearly impossible. Read More
Transitioning into Retirement? Do These 5 Things First!
Transitioning to retirement isn’t a simple process. Let’s talk about a few of the things that you can do to make this time of your life easier. Read More
Relieve Travel Stress with This Technology Checklist
We take vacations to relax, get away from our everyday stress and reconnect with friends and loved ones. But sometimes the planning and prep for a vacation can feel like more work than it’s worth. Read More
Finding a Job After 60: 5 Tools That Can Help You Craft Your Personal Elevator Pitch
Ah, the elevator pitch. That magically concise statement of your background, experience and ambition, all neatly trimmed down to 30 seconds, which can, rendered persuasively, land you your next job. Read More
One More (Controversial) Reason to Declutter After 60
In the past, when I have talked about downsizing, I did so from the perspective of getting more from life after 60. Why? Because, when we get rid of the things that don’t really matter, we make room for the things and people that do. Well, today, I want to take a slightly different take on this topic. I’d love to talk about decluttering in order to make sure that our loved ones don’t have to deal with additional stress if something unexpected happens to us. I realize that this is a controversial topic, but, I’d love to get your thoughts on this! Have you downsized or decluttered recently? Why or why not?
Read MoreThe “Ex” Rated Guide to Solo Travel After 60
Today, women over 60 are shattering aging stereotypes in many ways. Living longer and better educated, they are focused on heath and independence. They are determined to achieve well-being and self-awareness. Read More
Forget Scented Candles! 4 Christmas Gifts for Grandma that Won’t End Up in the Trash
What are the best Christmas gifts for grandma? Well, as the leader of, Sixty and Me, a community with 100,000s of grandmas, let me start by telling you what NOT to get… candles, slippers, clothes or bath salts! If we wanted any of those things, we would get them ourselves. Read More
How Developers Are Catering to Baby Boomer Renters
In 2011, when my wife and I decided to sell our three-story home in New Jersey and move to an apartment just three Metro stops from Washington, D.C., we had no idea we would be becoming part of a growing Baby Boomer trend. Read More