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

I don’t know about you, but, I love the fact that older men and women are starting to become icons of style around the world. For example, you probably know that Jessica Lange (age 67) was chosen as the face of Marc Jacobs and that Sarah Wiley (age 68) was featured in Stella Magazine. But, did you know that older men are also taking the fashion world by storm? Read More

If you are looking for the best gifts for grandma, I have some surprising news. While travel opportunities, unique experiences, handmade items and spa treatments are all hits with women over 50, one item is requested more than any other – gift certificates.

Yes, you heard that right! Gift certificates. Read More

A quick Google search shows just how polarized our opinions about reverse mortgages are. If you start to type in “Reverse Mortgages,” you will be greeted with the following auto-completion options: Read More

Before I get to today’s news, I want to remind you that I have a Facebook Live session scheduled for 11am Pacific time today. This is an opportunity for us to get together as a community and chat about the issues that matter to us – live! Join us as we discuss today’s news stories including the impact of the U.S. elections on stock markets throughout the world, a new earthquake in Italy, 10-hour humanitarian pause to the fighting in Aleppo in Syria, the amazing Chicago Cubs win, a story about kindness around the world, a healing meditation for America 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! I will also announce the winner of the cat scarf that I mentioned yesterday. Read More

Wow! Choosing an assisted living facility is tough! This was one of the many thoughts that ran through my head as I spoke with one of the women in our community about her experience in finding a senior living facility for her 85-year-old mom.

Sarah (not her real name), explained that she had recently had to move her mother out of her first assisted living community due to some problems with the staff. While not abusive, in her opinion, the staff were neglectful, unfriendly and uninterested in the needs of the residents. Read More

It’s difficult to think about Alzheimer’s without getting a little sad.

My parents died when I was quite young, so, I haven’t experienced this horrible disease directly. That said, I have spoken with many women in the community who are caregivers for one or more parents with dementia. Their stories of struggle are simultaneously heart-breaking and inspiring. Read More