Do Men Still See Women Over 60? More Importantly, Do We Still See Ourselves?
Several years ago, while out shopping with a close friend, we had a somewhat disturbing conversation. This friend is about 18 months older than I and, at the time, had just turned 60. Read More
Women Over 60 Are Important – Let’s Start Acting Like it!
Society has a habit of understating the achievements of older adults. This is especially true for women over 60, who have to contend with the combined forces of ageism and sexism. Read More
Who Are You Calling an Old Biddy? How to Describe Modern Aging
Let’s face it. After the “Over the Hill” birthday cards, banners and party favors begin at age 50, the onslaught of terms used to describe the universal process of getting older – well, really suck. Read More
What Kind of Woman Are You? One of My Favorite Maya Angelou Quotes
I love quotes that are are assigned to unknown authors. We never know where they came from or the kind of person who wrote them. Read More
The Art of Maintaining Platonic Friendships as an Older Woman
No matter how old we get, women have a need to bond, nurture, listen and empathize. Read More
I’m Living the Dream – In a Static Caravan
As a 60-something-year-old travel writer, I have been lucky enough to stay in top hotels, cosy B&B’s and, on occasion, beautifully appointed self-catering accommodation. But, camping and caravanning have certainly not been on my agenda. Read More
6 Tips to Help Ease Vaginal Dryness in the Menopause
Why is it that, for many people, the subject of vaginal dryness in the menopause is considered a taboo topic?
There are a lot of articles on subjects such as “How to Overcome Hot Flushes” but very little information available on the subject of “What Vaginal Changes You May Experience in the Menopause.” Read More
Elder Orphans: Exploring the 5 Stages of Aging
The best advice that I ever received on retirement and long-term care is, “the best time to plan is long before you need it.” Another good piece of advice is, “plan while you still have the energy, physical and mental health, and resources.” This is why 2016 is my year for planning. What are the consequences of not making a long-term care plan?
Read MoreWhy Are There So Few Magazines for Women Over 60?
One of the reasons that I started Sixty and Me was that I felt that there weren’t enough lifestyle magazines for women over 60. Plenty of people were talking about the baby boomer generation, but, very few media outlets seemed interested in engaging in a conversation with us. Read More
Dealing with Loneliness is Easiest if You Avoid These Bad Behaviors (Video)
Many women in the Sixty and Me community are dealing with loneliness. Some older women feel like they have had isolation thrust upon them by a divorce, career change, bereavement or relocation. Others have made conscious choices that have led to a solitary life. Either way, there is no denying that loneliness is a serious issue. Read More