Flexibility, like balance, is one of those things that we don’t really think about until our aging body forces us to start paying attention! Then, as we start to reach our 50s and 60s, we start to realize that these are not just “nice to haves”… they are essential to getting the most from life. After all, without flexibility and balance, you are at a greater risk for falls and injuries related to daily tasks. So, today, I wanted to invite an expert on the show to talk about how to keep your aging body flexible. How are you keeping your aging body flexible? Do you do yoga? Or, do you just stretch?

We all know makeup doesn’t really go with humid weather. Or does it? Celebrity makeup artist Ariane Poole is here to show us some great products for the summer heat. Enjoy the show! Read More

I always hesitate to start with a topic about grandparenting. After all, not all of us have grandkids. But, today’s topic is so fascinating and important that I couldn’t help sharing it. Besides, the lessons that my guest shares today about being a kind grandma also apply to being a kind mom, mentor, teacher or friend. So, I hope that you enjoy today’s video, regardless of whether you have grandkids or not. Do you consider yourself to be a kind grandma, mom, mentor and friend to the young people in your life? What does kindness mean to you?

What jumps into your head when you hear the words “frugal fashion?” Do you picture penny-pinching, dusty, out-of-date outfits and one too many compromises? Well, I’m here to say that frugal fashion can actually be fun! What’s more… with a little creativity, it can make you look like a million bucks. Join us as we discuss recycling, vintage clothing and more! Where do you shop for inexpensive clothes that make you look and feel like a million bucks? What does “frugal fashion” mean to you?

No matter how healthy we are, one of the biggest fears that we all face is losing our mental capabilities as we age. So, today, I thought that it would be useful to share 4 techniques that may help to protect your brain after 60. I hope that you find this video useful. If you do, please share it. What are you doing to keep your brain healthy? Are there any specific techniques that you use to keep your mind moving? How about things that you avoid?

One of the joys of getting older is having the opportunity to give back to the world in your own way. And, what better way to make the world a better place than by volunteering for a cause that you care about? My guest on today’s show is Dr. Dale Atkins. Dr. Atkins is a psychologist and author. Among other things, her work focuses on inter-generational relationships, aging well, creative caregiving, adaptation to disability and managing life transitions. I hope that you enjoy today’s video! Do you volunteer? Which organizations do you support – either financially or through your work?

Do you hate the gym but want to get in shape? Are you tired of being… well, tired? Do you want to have fun, while building up your strength, balance and flexibility? Then, today’s video is for you! In it, I describe 10 fun ideas for getting in shape that you may not have considered. I hope that today’s message motivates you to get started. If it does, please share this video with a friend! What are you doing to stay healthy and fit? What fun things do you do to keep moving?

Contrary to the aging stereotypes, not all older adults want to live a quiet and peaceful life after 60. Many of us are continuing to work, teach or study, well into our 70s and beyond. And, since so many of us are staying active, I thought that it would be fun to explore what we are uniquely capable of bringing to the world. And, according to Dr. Dale Atkins, who I just interviewed, the one word that stands out is “kindness.” Watch our interview and find out how to bring a smile to the faces of your students, co-workers and teachers in the best years of your life. I hope that you enjoy today’s video! What activities are you taking part in these days? Are you still working? Are you teaching? Or, have you perhaps decided to go back to school?

I don’t know about you, but, I always imagined that my life would slow down after 60. I believed that peace and relaxation was only one step away. Then, I turned 60 (then 70) and realized that, if anything, my life had become more stressful with time! If you feel the same, you will love today’s video. In it, I give 6 relaxation techniques that you can use to build a happier, more peaceful you. Do you use any relaxation techniques? Which ones? Meditation? Breathing? Something else?

Does fashion have to be expensive? Are the most fashionable outfits the ones that feature expensive bling and sparkles? Are those of us who can’t afford, gold, diamonds and silk doomed to look frumpy after 60? No way! In today’s interview, I talk with fashion expert, Josephine Lawlan about the delicate art of fun and frugal fashion after 60. And, we also have time to share a few of our own favorite accessories. Where do you shop for clothes that are inexpensive, yet make you feel like a million bucks? What fashion tips would you like to offer to your Sixty and Me sisters?