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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

10 years ago

Stop! Don’t Buy a Yoga for Seniors DVD Until You Ask These 4 Questions

Buying the best yoga for seniors DVD for your unique body, history and goals is harder than you think.

For starters, the word “seniors” means different things to different people. This is not just a matter of age. Some 80-year-olds that I know are flexible and full of energy. At the same time, I know 50-year-olds that spend 6 hours a day in front of the TV. Read More

10 years ago

Don’t Choose an Independent Living Community Until You Ask These 6 Questions

It’s easy to understand the appeal of independent living communities. By the time we reach our 60s and 70s, many of us feel like we want a little extra support. We want to live in a community that helps us to stay social and active. At the same time, we value our independence and aren’t willing to accept invisibility. Read More

10 years ago

Happiness Tips from 92-Year-Old Mrs. Jones, a Mission to Mars and Debate Drama

What are the keys to happiness at any age? 92-year-old Mrs. Jones has some amazing tips. Join us as we discuss her story plus all the drama from last night’s presidential debate, a planned mission to Mars, the ceasefire in Yemen, WikiLeaks’ Internet woes and much more. I’ll also announce the winners of yesterday’s face mask give-a-way and discuss about our most talked about article in ages. 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

10 years ago

Master of Reinvention, Madonna, is Billboard’s 2016 Woman of the Year

Baby boomer women are masters of reinvention and no-one represents this trait in our generation better than Madonna. Over the decades, she has always had her finger on the pulse of popular culture. Her music, sometimes shocking, yet always entertaining, almost always represents the direction of our society. Read More

10 years ago

Practical Retirement Tips, an Attack in Iraq and a New Climate Change Agreement

As you know, I have a tendency to focus on the emotional aspects of aging. I honestly believe that staying positive and following your passions are essential to getting the most from life after 60. At the same time, I don’t want to ignore the fact that life after 60 can also present practical challenges. Specifically, one of the biggest challenges that we face as we get a little older is finding financial security. So, today, I’d like to share some creative ideas for making money after 60. Join us as we discuss this story plus the latest on the pending attack on Mosul in Iraq, a new climate change agreement, the latest on the U.S. presidential election 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! Read More

10 years ago

Looking for New Ways to Relax? These 42 Boomer Women Have Some Amazing Ideas!

Are you looking for some new ways to relax? I am! You know, one of the stereotypes about getting older is that the older we get the less active we become. Well, I don’t know about you, but, I am busier than ever!

I may have left my corporate career behind, but, I am managing my own business, following my passions, helping my family, volunteering, exploring, learning and growing. If anything, it feels like I need to find more time to relax. Read More

10 years ago

Going Through Tough Times After 60? These 27 Amazing Women Have Some Advice

I am always amazed by the strength and resilience of the women in our community. When the going gets tough, they get going… literally! They get out into nature, immerse themselves in projects, walk, do yoga, help others, pray, meditate and practice positive self-talk. Read More

10 years ago

Meryl Streep Says: When You’re Getting Older, Each Day is a Gift

I’ve always considered myself to be a grateful person. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been grateful for my family, especially my two sons. I am grateful for the career and social opportunities that I have had – especially when I consider the fact that previous generations of women were denied them. Read More

10 years ago

91-Year-Old Widow Refuses Chemo and Takes the Trip of a Lifetime

What would you do if, at the age of 90, you found out that you had stage 4 cancer?

Would you undergo chemotherapy, hoping to prolong your life for a few more months? Or, would you see your diagnosis as an opportunity to see the world, while you still could? Read More

10 years ago

Susan Sarandon Turns 70 Today, Shows that Life After 60 is Whatever You Make it

Celebrities live in a fantasy world of glamour and success. So, it’s always lovely to be able to highlight a brilliant actress who has remained down to earth. One such woman is Susan Sarandon.

Today, on her 70th birthday, I’d like to share a few details about her life. Then, let’s wish her a very happy birthday together! Read More