When Emma Morano was a baby, at the turn of the 20th century, the average house in America cost just $5,000, microphones and aspirin were relatively new inventions and William McKinley was President of the United States. Read More

Imagine a senior living option that takes care of everything. Picture living in a safe, serene and social environment in which your every need, from luxury accommodation to health care, is taken care of. Imagine never having to move again, no matter what happens to your health. These are just a few of the many promises of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). Read More

By now, you have probably heard that Donald Trump is the President-elect of the United States. So, now that the most emotional election in many decades is over, I would like to dedicate today’s episode of Mornings with Sixty and Me to beginning the healing process. On a personal level, I can only hope that our new president does his best to make America a fair and prosperous place for people of all races, religions and backgrounds. I also want to express how proud I am that, as sisters, we have treated each other with respect these last few months. Today, let’s remember what we have in common. We will get through this together. Everything is going to be ok. 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

As we reach our 60s, many of us are looking for creative ways to make money in retirement. Some of us are looking to earn some extra cash for luxuries, like travel and entertainment. Others are focused simply on surviving in a low interest rate environment in which it feels like we are paying the bank to hold our money. Read More

By the time you reach your 60s, you’ve almost certainly made your share of financial mistakes. Even if you are one of the lucky few who managed to save consistently for retirement, you probably look back on your life and wish that someone had taught you more about money as a kid. I know I do! Read More

As we start to reach retirement age, many of us are facing a harsh reality. We simply didn’t save enough for retirement. Some of us planned to continue working into our 70s, only to be pushed out by the very companies we dedicated ourselves to for decades. Others miscalculated how much money we needed to retire comfortably. Still others lost a significant percentage of our savings in the Great Recession…

Even though we probably don’t realize it, throughout our lives, we have been bombarded with images of the stereotypical “cute little old couple.” In the movies and on TV, growing old with someone else is portrayed as “normal.” Single older people are generally shown to be depressed, lonely, mean or anti-social. Read More

A few years ago, not long after I started Sixty and Me, I found myself looking for a yoga for seniors DVD. Like many women my age, I was feeling a little stiff after six decades of walking, working, raising a family and traveling. When I was in my 20s, I spent a year backpacking through India, reading, exploring and doing yoga. Now, 40-years-later, I was ready to give my body the love and attention that it deserved. Read More

Helping your mom or dad to move into a senior care facility can be a stressful, chaotic process. Not only do you have the usual stress that comes with any move, but, you may also have to deal with your loved one’s emotional reaction to being asked to move to a new home. Read More

One of my favorite things about being a part of the Sixty and Me community is getting to hear about all of the wonderful things that you are doing with your lives. Some of the women in our community are passionate about baking. Others are training for their first marathon. Still others have gone back to university in their 60s or 70s. Well, today, I want to tell you about a 78-year-old woman who has skydived 1000s of times and isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. Join us as we discuss this story plus Germany’s decision to go 100% renewable by 2050, more trouble in Turkey, the tough fight for Mosul in Iraq and much more! 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! Oh, and I will also give away one of our amazing Gentle Yoga for Seniors DVDs today. So, stay tuned for that! Read More