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Want to Start Painting After 60? Try Acrylics First!

By Malcolm Dewey March 01, 2018

Are you looking forward to reconnecting with your creative side after 60? You know that this is healthy and will do wonders to smooth out the edges of the past few years. Decades even. One favorite option is painting, but before you begin you need to make a critical choice. What medium will work best? Read More

How a Pot of Soup Can Be a Cure for Loneliness After 60

By Peg Doyle February 25, 2018

I listened to a program about loneliness and was struck by how much of it there is in society today. We’ve become isolated by the very technology that was designed to connect us…

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4 Healthy Aging Secrets from a Registered Dietitian

By Sixty and Me February 25, 2018

Nutrition plays a vital role in our health – but do we know which nutrients are best for us as we age? Join us in discussion with registered dietitian Ashley Koff who has a wealth of information to share. Enjoy the show! Read More

Aww! This Sweet Video of a Man Playing Guitar for His Dog Will Make Your Day!

By Sixty and Me February 20, 2018

There is no doubt that the women in our community love their pets. They are our best friends, confidants and exercise coaches. They keep us warm on long winter nights and get us out of the house during the sweltering summer heat. Read More

Are These the Best Gift Ideas for Women Over 60? You Bet!

By Margaret Manning February 11, 2018

I don’t know about you, but, I find it really hard to buy gifts for the other women over 60 in my life. After all, so many of us are trying to reduce the clutter in our lives. What do you get for someone who doesn’t want or need any more “stuff?” Well, I’ve done some digging and, today, I would love to share what I found! Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

Meet Naomi Wakan, An 86-Year-Old Poet Who Knows How to Thrive in Today’s Economy

By Jan Moore February 04, 2018

When Naomi Beth Wakan wrote her book of memoirs in her 80s, she called it Some Sort of Life. I want to share her unconventional life story with you to illustrate the traits needed to succeed in today’s short-term employment ‘gig economy.’ Read More

Remembering 1968 – One of the Most Turbulent Years in Boomer History

By Dave Price January 31, 2018

In America, 1968 was a turbulent year. There were two assassinations, anti-war demonstrators in the street, students taking over college campuses, cities torched and burning, and an increasingly unpopular war in Southeast Asia that was claiming lives daily. Read More

Why Simplicity in Your Art and Life Matters After 60

By Malcolm Dewey January 30, 2018

Do you find yourself caught up in to-do lists that never end? Do you see problems all the time? Stress over little details and find drama in every situation? Read More

Alexa, Are You Listening? Digital Home Personal Assistants That Can Make Your Life Easier

By Judi Jacobs January 20, 2018

Speakers with voice-controlled assistants – like Alexa and Google Home are all the rage. Sales numbers for the Echo family and the Google Home devices are not released by Amazon or Google. Read More

Who’s in Your Posse? How to Bring Positive Friendships into Your Life After 50

By Debbie Hensleigh January 17, 2018

Posse: a group of people who have a common characteristic, occupation or purpose.

Post holidays is a good time to reassess who you spend your time with. Think about it as you look back at the past six weeks. Read More