How and Why You Need to Start Micro-Stepping Today
If you’re a procrastinator, you are so not alone. The reason being, you were designed to procrastinate. You know that sense of stress, fear, or anxiety you feel when you do something new or challenging? Or maybe it comes…
Read MoreWhat Covid Quarantine Taught Me About Being Retired
There were many good things that came out of my experience with my first, and I hope last, quarantine of my life. But given how current events are playing out, quarantine restrictions may float in and out of our lives for some time to come…
Read MoreWriting a Letter to Your Deceased Spouse – How and Why Would You Do It?
The Covid pandemic and required quarantine have been tough on all of us, there is no question. But I dare say they has been particularly hard on those of us who have been widowed – whether recently or not – and are spending…
Read More4 Key Ingredients for Successful Aging
Wikipedia defines successful aging as “physical, mental and social well-being in older age.” The authors of Successful Aging: The MacArthur Foundation Study, John Rowe, MD, and Robert Kahn, PhD, define it as “the cross-section between three components.” Read More
What Are the Health Benefits of Owning a Pet Over 60?
The unique bond between human and animal can be incredibly strong, and while we take care of our pets, they often take care of us too! Pets are comfort us when we’re sad, keep us company when we’re lonely, and love us unconditionally…
Read MorePost Pandemic Funeral Service – Can We Find Some Normalcy?
As the winter of 2020 turned to spring, the death toll from Covid-19 seemed insurmountable. For funeral directors, it was the darkest and most challenging time we’ve ever faced. In an industry built on personal contact and…
Read More3 Ways Women Need to Rethink Online Dating Over 60
A long time ago, marriages commonly occurred when two people grew up together in a small town and got to know each other over time. Read More
Which State Is the Most Exciting to Retire To?
When you’re heading into retirement, there are a number of things you’ll automatically start to consider, including your health, finances, and living arrangements. But there are lots of exciting things you’ll want to factor in, too. From the ease of finding social events and meeting new people to being able to enjoy your favorite hobbies […]
Read MoreLearn to De-stress Over Covid-19 by Making Personal Choices That Work for You
A dear friend called me yesterday, distressed: “What am I supposed to do? Some people are wandering around town without masks, eating at outdoor patios with less than three feet between them. Isn’t that horribly dangerous?
Read MoreHow to Take Some Weight Off Family and Friends When Life Doesn’t Roll Along
The uncertainty of life is certain, and that is particularly true in the year 2020. With that uncertainty, most of us have done the important practical acts recommended by other Sixty and Me writers. Those would include having an updated will…
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