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Margaret Manning is the founder of Sixty and Me. She is an entrepreneur, author and speaker. Margaret is passionate about building dynamic and engaged communities that improve lives and change perceptions. Margaret can be contacted at margaret@sixtyandme.com

Latest Posts By Margaret Manning

2 weeks ago

Where Are the Plus Size Clothes for Women Over 60?

One of the most common complaints that I get when I post a fashion article is that I don’t focus enough on plus size clothing. Typical comments include things like, and, I’m paraphrasing here, “I applaud these women for their boldness, but, frankly, I don’t have a 28 inch waist. How about showing us some plus size women?” Frankly, I don’t disagree with these comments. The problem is not that I am avoiding featuring older plus size models. The problem is that I can’t find any!

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3 weeks ago

What Are the Best Short Hairstyles for Older Women? (Video)

Denise McAdam is an expert on hairstyles for older women. Whether your hair is short or long, thick or thin, she knows exactly what to do to make you look your best. As our hair gets a little thinner with age – and I know about this phenomenon…

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1 month ago

Looking for the Best Long Hair Styles for Older Women? This Video is for You! (Video)

Making it to your 60s with long hair is something of a victory. After all, there are many times during our lives when we face a lot of pressure to cut our hair. Finding the best long hairstyles for older women can be a challenge for exactly this reason…

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1 month ago

3 Ways a Worry Diary Can Contribute to Healthy Aging After 60

Many women, myself included, are worriers. For our entire lives, we worry about the people close to us – our children, friends, spouse and parents. Then, as we reach our 60s and 70s, our worries seem to multiply. All of a sudden, we start to worry about how we are going to live on a pension. Many of us become concerned about our health. Then, there are less tangible worries, such as how we are going to find meaning in our lives after 60…

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4 months ago

How to Maintain a Healthy Smile After 60

A healthy smile equals a healthy you! New research suggests that the health of your mouth mirrors the condition of your body as a whole. Maintaining that healthy smile is largely up to us, so follow these simple steps, and keep smiling!

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5 months ago

It’s OK to Grab the Tissues: Why Crying is Good for You

I have always considered myself a sensitive person. Most of us feel better after a good cry, but, the question remains – why is crying good for you? And, are there different kinds of tears, each with its own purpose?

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5 months ago

How to Avoid Urban Isolation After 50

Urban living can be exciting for older men and women but city living can also bring on feelings of isolation and loneliness. It’s true that in a city there is an infrastructure more suited to a less mobile lifestyle usually with a public transportation, parks, museums, and education and entertainment opportunities…

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5 months ago

4 Powerful Reasons that Life After Retirement is Better Without a Car

For most of my life, I couldn’t imagine living without a car. During the week, I had a lengthy commute. On the weekends, I zipped back and forth to the mall, collecting “things” that, in hindsight, I probably didn’t need. Then, in my 60s, something happened that completely changed my perspective on owning a car…

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5 months ago

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

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! So to remind myself and to help you plan your next adventure, here are seven travel tips will help ensure you have the time of your life.

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5 months ago

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…

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