How to Find Charity Knitting Projects that Warm the World… and Your Heart!
As we continue to encourage positive aging here in the Sixty and Me community, we’ve discussed how important it is to maintain some hobbies that bring you joy. Read More
7 Practical Tips for Talking to Someone with Dementia
Growing up, it felt as though we spent most Sundays visiting my Grandma in a nursing home. Some days she would be angry and combative. Others times she appeared listless and disinterested. Read More
7 Surprising Packing Tips from a 60-Year-Old Nomad
Deciding what to take with me when I travel has always been a challenge; so much so that I have even created my own detailed packing list. Unfortunately, it doesn’t do much good because I seem to travel to so many different places with so many different climates. Read More
Travel and Painting: A Beautiful Way to See the World After Retirement
You may have set travel as one of your retirement goals already. No doubt we have heard many express, “When I retire I want to travel more.”
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4 Things That Really Annoy Me in Our Modern World
Here in the UK we have a very funny TV show called “Room 101.” Readers may recall Room 101 originated in George Orwell’s novel 1984 as the place that subjected you to those things you fear the most. Read More
What Surviving the Most Expensive Fire in U.S. History Taught Me About Life
This last summer, here in Big Sur, California, we were transformed by fire. The Soberanes Fire, started by a careless camper with an illegal campfire, became the longest-burning fire in the history of Monterey County. Read More
Happy 71st Birthday Dolly Parton – You Are the Real Thing!
I wouldn’t exactly call myself a country music fan, but, for some reason, I have always loved Dolly Parton. Not only does her music resonate with millions, but, she is also funny, sweet and gorgeous. I also absolutely love the fact that she doesn’t take herself too seriously, no matter how successful she becomes. Read More
Life After a Divorce: What to Do When You’re Feeling Lost
Divorce after 50 can make you feel like everything you’ve known has been taken from you. The life you planned and your vision of the future may disappear, leaving you with a feeling of not knowing what to do or where to go from here.
But when you feel like this, don’t panic! There is merely one thing you must remember: Read More
6 Things to Check Before Choosing a Roommate After 60
It’s easy to concentrate on the upside when you make the big decision to share housing and start looking for a roommate. And it’s perhaps even easier to fantasize about all the benefits of living with a roommate and gloss over the possible pitfalls.
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These Alzheimer’s Support Groups Will Give You the Help You Need
Alzheimer’s and dementia can make you feel depressed, alone and socially isolated. When ‘normal’ people don’t understand your need for human contact, what do you do? Lori La Bey is here today to share some incredible information about useful social interaction resources. Enjoy the show! Read More