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6 Amazing Volunteer Opportunities that Will Also Improve Your Social Life

By Margaret Manning November 10, 2015

Women over 60 have so much to offer the world! Over the last several years, I have had the opportunity to talk with 1000s of women in the Sixty and Me community and I am consistently amazed by the passion with which you are giving back and making a difference. Read More

How to Sleep Better by Changing the Way You Brush Your Teeth

By Margaret Manning November 08, 2015

In many ways, sleep is an incredibly complicated process. For centuries, it was the domain of myth and speculation.

Now, as brain measurement techniques improve, scientists are finally starting to understand how and why we sleep. They still don’t have the full picture yet, but, their findings have led to some surprisingly simple suggestions. Read More

Looking for More from Life After Retirement? Follow the Advice of Your Sixty and Me Sisters

By Margaret Manning November 05, 2015

Life after retirement can be a time of unlimited possibility. With fewer commitments to others, we are finally free to explore the world and pursue our passions. At the same time, retiring can be confusing. Unfortunately, many of us have already lost our parents, making it difficult to know who to turn to for advice. Read More

60 Women Share their Advice for Surviving a Divorce After 60

By Margaret Manning November 04, 2015

Divorce after 60 may be painful, but, at least it is no longer a taboo subject. It’s also a challenge that more and more women are facing as our generation ages. Read More

3 Unexpected Benefits of Working in Retirement – It’s Not Just About Money

By Margaret Manning November 02, 2015

Why would you even consider working in retirement? After all, most people think about retirement as being a time to take a well-deserved break. After decades of hard work, we look forward to pursuing our passions, spending time with our family and, if we can afford it, traveling. Read More

Looking Back at the Women’s Movement. Did it Help or Hurt?

By Margaret Manning November 02, 2015

The women’s movement was a significant cultural and social movement in the 1960s. Its goal was to achieve reforms to benefit women in the areas of maternity leave, domestic violence, sexual harassment and equal pay. Many women in their 60s today struggled with these issues when they were younger. Read More

When it Comes to Senior Dating, Women Should Leave these Things Behind

By Margaret Manning November 01, 2015

When it comes to senior dating, having lots of life experience is a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, by the time we reach our 50s and 60s, we know who we are and what we want from life. In many ways, we also have more to offer a potential partner. Read More

Essential Cold Weather Beauty Tips for Women Over 60

By Sixty and Me October 29, 2015

When the weather begins to cool (and you’ve stopped reminiscing about summer and evenings by the beach), you’ll usually find that there’s actually quite a lot to look forward to. Read More

Road Scholar’s “Living and Learning” Programs Offer 6-Week Language and Cultural Adventure

By Sixty and Me October 27, 2015

Baby Boomers were one of the first generations to discover the world through their college study abroad programs. Statistics show that we acquired passports at a younger age than our parents. Read More

Grandmas and Grandkids Will Love this New Sam Elliott Movie, The Good Dinosaur 

By Margaret Manning October 21, 2015

One of the things that the women in the Sixty and Me community love most about Sam Elliott is his voice. There is something about the way that he talks that sends us tumbling head-over-heals back to the Wild West. He is the perfect cowboy! Read More