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Planning the Perfect Trip: Senior Travel Tips for Women on the Go

By Margaret Manning April 12, 2013

By the time we reach our sixties, most women who love to travel have a pattern of planning that works for them. We follow rituals of packing, planning and preparation, remembering from past experience and anticipating things that just might go wrong. However, personally, I always forget something! Read More

15 Healthy Eating Tips for Women Over 60

By Margaret Manning April 06, 2013

As we age, one of the most important contributors to our overall health is our diet. We are literally what we eat, and the foods and combinations we choose are totally in our control.

Making simple food choices is especially true for women over 60, who have unique nutritional needs. We need to be sure that we nourish our aging bones, keep our hearts healthy and watch our blood pressure and weight.

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6 Must See Places for Women Over 60

By Margaret Manning April 05, 2013

Finally, you have a little time, hopefully some money, a healthy body and most importantly, a curious mind. One of the most exciting things about life after 60 is that many of us women often get a chance to travel for the first time to places we’ve always wanted to visit. Read More

60 Ways to Make Money After 60 | Free E-Book

By Margaret Manning March 15, 2013

  Over the last century, most countries have seen major improvements in life expectancy. While it’s great news that we are living longer, women of our generation are also having to deal with increased financial responsibilities over a longer period of time. No matter how well you plan for your retirement, maintaining your quality of […]

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What is the Recipe for a Happy Marriage After 60? Mix these 4 Ingredients

By Margaret Manning March 11, 2013

We all know what romance is – or do we? It is that mysterious attraction, fascination and enthusiasm for another person. Sometimes we call it love, but romance is more nuanced, more of a foundation on which everything is built. Read More

Exercise Your Brain with these 6 Creative Tasks

By Margaret Manning March 09, 2013

I saw a poster once that said “don’t fear getting older, fear getting boring”. One of our biggest fears as we age is that we will lose our ability to think in new and creative ways and lose our mental sharpness. The good news is that, contrary to popular belief, it is not a given that your brain degenerates as you age. Read More

How to be an Independent Woman After 60

By Margaret Manning February 28, 2013

Sixty and Me is a community that values independence. I am reminded of a quote by T.S Eliot “We shall not cease from exploration, and in the end find ourselves back where we started but know the place for the first time.” Read More

7 Positive Ways to Overcome Your Fear of Death

By Margaret Manning February 27, 2013

As we reach our 60s, many of us are struggling with a fear of death. I’m not sure why this is the case. After all, we’ve lived good lives. Read More

60 Ways to Stay Healthy After 60 E-Book

By Margaret Manning February 21, 2013

[one_half] Thank you for being a valued member of our Sixty and Me community! Below is a link to our new e-book “60 Ways to Stay Healthy After 60”. I hope you find the ideas and images thought provoking and fun! To download, right click on the link below and choose “Save as” or “Save […]

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Stretch Yourself with These 6 Fantastic Yoga Retreats

By Margaret Manning February 11, 2013

As women, we tend to spread our energies in a thousand directions without noticing, until one day we realize the well has run dry. At Sixty and Me, we think it’s time you focused your attention on your own well-being. Transformational vacations are all the rage, so we scoured the globe and handpicked six fabulous yoga retreats we think you’ll love. Read More